This week, we explore something many people carry…but rarely speak about openly. Shame. Not just a feeling—but a way of seeing yourself. Take a moment and reflect: – When do I feel “not enough” or “too much”?– In what situations do I feel small, exposed, or judged?– What do I tell myself in those moments?(e.g. “There’s something wrong with me”) – Do I hide parts of myself from others? Which parts?– Do I struggle to receive compliments, care, or attention? Go deeper: – What was I made to feel ashamed of growing up?– How did others respond to my emotions, needs, or expression?– When did I first feel that who I am is not acceptable? Notice your patterns: – Do I people-please to avoid rejection?– Do I withdraw or shut down when I feel exposed?– Do I overcompensate through perfectionism or control? And gently ask yourself:👉 Am I reacting to reality… or to an old feeling of shame? 💛 Shame grows in silence.Awareness is the first step to loosening its hold.

Hi everyone, Class 4 is now available. This week, we’re exploring defence mechanisms—the unconscious ways your mind has learned to protect you from emotional pain, anxiety, and overwhelm. You may recognise patterns like overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, or emotional distance. These are not flaws. They are adaptations that once helped you feel safe. In this class, we begin to understand not just what you do, but why you do it—and what might be underneath it. Your homework has also been added. This week, you’ll start identifying your own defence mechanisms and gently exploring what they are protecting you from. Take your time with it. There is no rush in this process. 💛 Awareness is the first step toward change. I’d love to hear what comes up for you. Sylwia

This week, we explore something that has been protecting you for a long time. Your defence mechanisms. They are not mistakes. They are ways your mind learned to keep you safe when emotions felt too overwhelming. Take a moment and reflect: – When I feel emotionally uncomfortable, what do I tend to do? (avoid, shut down, overthink, joke, please, withdraw…) – Do I try to feel less… or to control more? – Do I notice myself explaining things instead of feeling them? – Do I distance myself when things get too close or too emotional? – Do I minimise my own needs or emotions? Go deeper: – What emotion might I be trying to avoid? (anger, sadness, fear, shame…) – When did I first learn that this emotion was “too much” or not safe? – What might have happened if I expressed it back then? And gently ask yourself: 👉 Is this protecting me… or limiting me now? 💛 Your defences once helped you survive. Now, you are learning when they are no longer needed.

We’re going deeper this week. In this class, we explore triggers—not as something to avoid, but as powerful signals that connect your present reactions to past experiences. You’ll begin to understand why certain situations feel so intense, and what your emotional responses are really trying to show you. Alongside the class, your homework is now available—focused on trigger tracking and pattern decoding. This is where insight turns into awareness. Take your time with it. This work is not about reacting differently yet… it’s about seeing clearly. 💛 I’d love to hear what comes up for you.

This week, we explore something many people try to avoid…but that actually holds powerful information about you: Your triggers. A trigger is not just a reaction. It is an emotional memory being activated in the present moment. Take a moment and reflect: – What situations or behaviours in others trigger a strong emotional reaction in me? – When I feel triggered, what emotion comes up first (anger, shame, fear, sadness)? – Does my reaction feel stronger than the situation itself? – What does this feeling remind me of? – When have I felt this way before in my life? Go deeper: – What story do I tell myself in that moment?(e.g. “I’m not important”, “I’m being rejected”, “I’m not safe”) – What do I feel the urge to do when triggered?(shut down, argue, withdraw, please, control…) And gently ask yourself: 👉 Am I reacting to what is happening now… or to something that happened before? 💛 Awareness of your triggers is not awarenessis. It is the beginning of emotional clarity and real change.