Have you ever experienced a vulnerability hangover? That feeling of exposure and embarrassment after sharing something personal about yourself? We've all been there. Learn the four key steps to handling vulnerability hangovers and bouncing back stronger. By understanding the nature of vulnerability, assessing what was shared, examining your intentions, and learning to let go, you can build self-worth and foster meaningful connections.
Self-Esteem 101
It snuck up on me before I even realized it. I was walking into yoga, my mat rolled under my arm, minding my own business, and out of nowhere there appeared a perfectly beautiful specimen of a woman. She was tall and thin with her hair smoothed back into a neat ponytail. She was elegant and drop-dead gorgeous. And her body? Ridiculous. Before I could even take in the entire spectrum of her prettiness, my stomach started to churn, my shoulders dropped, my eyes sank, and my feet wanted to run back to my car. Just the mere sight of such a beast of beauty made me want to cower and hide.