25/06/2025
Are You Shrinking Yourself Without Even Realizing It?
Most days, it looks like brushing off a compliment, second-guessing every decision, or waiting for permission to show up fully.
It looks like being afraid to take up space in a room, even when you belong there.
… softening your “no” to avoid disappointing people.
… watering down your dreams because they feel too big, too bold, or too different.
If any of that sounds familiar, it doesn’t mean you’re weak.
You’ve just spent too much time surviving that being agreeable and trying to keep peace, even when it costs you your voice became way more comfortable.
But here’s the thing, God didn’t create you to blend in.
If you’re ready to stop shrinking, here’s where you can start:
>Speak up even if you’re scared.
>Say thank you instead of minimizing your wins.
>Stop apologizing for taking up space.
>Protect your boundaries without over-explaining.
>Own your story, even if it doesn’t look or feel glamorous.
>And most of all, trust that you don’t need to dim your light to be loved.
Check out a few stories at https://bolddaughters.com/category/feature/ to see how bold women stopped shrinking and started showing up fully.