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The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.
Apologizing, being the first to say, “I love you,” and telling someone when your feelings are hurt are just a few examples ofvulnerability.
Quite often, we’re discouraged from showing our vulnerabilities, however. We’re taught to “Never let them see you sweat,” and “Act like you don’t care.”
Consequently, many people view vulnerability as a sign of weakness. After all, when you’re vulnerable you put yourself in a position where you could be hurt.
So to prevent others from hurting you, you put up protective armor to stay safe. And while that protective armor may spare you from some emotional injuries, it will also prevent you from enjoying many good things in life.
However, asking yourself a few key questions can help you uncover those rules you’ve established in your life. I guarantee you have a few.
In today’s Friday Fix, I share how to recognize your protective armor, why becoming more vulnerable is a strength, and steps you can take to practice being more vulnerable in a healthy way.
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Links and ResourcesRecovering From the Fear of VulnerabilityWhat Is Shame?
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Recovering From the Fear of VulnerabilityWhat Is Shame?
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