This week’s ‘Pause for Reflection’ is brought to you by the word “Introjection”. In listening to so many stories — those of my clients and those of my podcast guests — one theme is recurrent: the families and circumstances we grow up in shape who we are and how we perceive the world. When there is a history of trauma, we can all too easily develop a sense of self defined by our wounds. In today's musings, I invite you to use the concept of “introjection” to shift the lens a bit. I invite you to notice how the child you once were showed a unique intelligence, creativity and yes, brilliance in adapting. I encourage you to use this growing awareness to care for yourself as an adult with greater self-compassion and unconditional love. You are not just what happened to you — you are so much more.

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If you're interested in working with Kristin as an Executive coach, visit her website, https://www.kristintaylorconsulting.com/

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Be sure to check out EIQ Media Group's latest podcast series, What I Wish I Knew. Host Irene Ortiz-Glass discusses her real-life experience with perimenopause and ultimately surgical menopause and shares what she wish she knew. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-i-wish-i-knew-beyond-menopause/id1691992931 and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChwdVVEKUZW8WZV0Kn3gn_g