karen elena james
Free Resources
Is it difficult to tell people that you feel uncomfortable about something they said or did – something that oversteps what you consider acceptable?
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This Guide will help you -
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Feel confident about expressing yourself
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Give you specific phrases to use in different situations
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Keep your composure during and after voicing your concerns
Your Highly Sensitive Comforts Worksheet
If comfort is defined as our need for safety and for control over our own life, then it’s helpful to identify the situations, people, items etc. that fill those needs as well as the things that make feelings of safety and control more difficult. When we’re clear about what soothes us and what disturbs us, it’s easier to set boundaries and to attract what makes us feel better.
This Worksheet asks you to evaluate internal & external influences & to record how they affect you.
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Snippets
This page is where I record thoughts & ideas that I'd like to save & share.
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Most of them have to do with the topics of this website -
power, self-esteem, healing old wounds, spirituality, personal boundaries, emotions,
self-expression/opening our heart & recovering our voice, nature, etc
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Elements
These 4 elements have a basis in both western & eastern systems of science & spirituality, in both matter & energy, in both ancient & modern times. Cultures differentiated by numerous tribes or religions place significance on these elements in their own way. They are fundamental to our existence, no matter our beliefs or perspective and as such, are unifying forces.
Air
Fire
Water
Earth
Air is our breath
It keeps our mind clear
Fire is our spirit
Water is our heart
Earth is our body
Below are signs that you've unconsciously repressed aspects of your identity
to protect yourself
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Your true self is hidden & you may have no idea who that is
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Intimacy is difficult; you don’t trust easily yet sometimes cling too tightly
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You avoid confrontation & speaking up because you’ve learned that going along with people is much less risky & less stressful
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You’re numb & empty inside
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Your self-esteem is low
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You may be depressed or anxious
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You've been coping with unhealthy behaviors such as addictions, over-eating & avoiding social situations due to anxiety
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You're easily threatened by others & are overly cautious
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​Understanding our fears so we can learn to trust & express ourselves is how we take
back control of our life.
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