Sarah’s self growth journey

Personal Growth Journey - A Case Study

(Name has been changed to protect the identity of our client)

When Sarah walked through our doors, she was anxious, apologized a lot and shared that she had always struggled with being assertive at work. She was a talented designer, but often found herself overshadowed by her more outgoing coworkers. She often felt like her ideas weren't being heard and that she wasn't being given the credit she deserved. This led to some deep rooted distorted cognitions like ‘I am not good enough’ and “I cannot trust my judgement.’

Therapist and the client made a plan of action of taking small risks but since change doesnt happen overnight, Sarah kept returning week after week blaming her shyness as the culprit. She was starting to feel tired. No matter, how much invitation she extended to compassion, courage and curiosity, they failed to show up during crucial times. Through experiential and mindfulness activities, IFS work and learning some tools and techniques in her sessions, Sarah decided that enough was enough. She could stay stuck in the same patterns or start doing things differently. Now don’t get us wrong. It wasnt easy. Afterall, internal journey is the hardest but she started by setting small goals for herself, like speaking up in meetings and expressing her opinions more confidently (even though a little voice in her head said that she will be ridiculed, she might make a fool of herself). She also started practicing active listening and learning to say no when she was asked to take on tasks that were outside of her job scope. She was learning to set boundaries with grace and wisdom.

As Sarah became more assertive, she noticed that her coworkers began to take her more seriously and her confidence grew. She started getting more recognition for her work and was even given the opportunity to lead a project of her own. Sarah's newfound assertiveness also helped her build stronger relationships with her coworkers. She found that by communicating openly and honestly and setting clear boundaries, she was able to build trust and respect with her team. Overall, Sarah's journey to becoming more assertive at work was challenging but ultimately rewarding. She learned that it was okay to stand up for herself and advocate for her ideas, and she was grateful for the opportunities and personal growth that came as a result. Many people can witness growth and transformation like this by connecting with their inner child and showing up for themselves. We invite you on this journey of growth, healing, wisdom and transformation with us. Get in touch with us today and discuss how we can support you.