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Note 84: The Social Backlash of Becoming Confident

Becoming her means making room for the woman you already are. In Note 83, Yaya shares her own goodie-goodie years, why she believes so many women adapted to belong instead of losing their confidence, and what it costs when the adapting never stops.

Inside this Note:

Why the confident woman you picture is someone you've already met

Yaya's goodie-goodie story and what it taught her about belonging

What adapting to belong looks like in everyday moments

What it costs when the adapting never stops

Why expanding feels so uncomfortable, and why the discomfort is worth it

One small experiment to try…

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