This is so wonderfully human ❤️ I really like the sound of your new read! On Sunday, during a group Zoom, I wept and wept, remembering a friend saying - you’re always working on yourself and it must be exhausting. Sometimes I do feel that, but I also know how far I have come & how worthwhile this work is, because I am no longer holding myself back. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Much, much love x
Thank you so much for sharing this, you are voicing so much of my own thoughts I feared you’d stolen my journal 😉 just know you’re not alone and although you feel your mask has cracked that so your smile and your light can shine out honey. Take care of yourself, go gently 🤗 xx
You are so insightful and honest about so many things Lauren. I appreciated reading this. Here is an anecdote for your flipped narrative: when we were working together in the Shard it was one of the scariest times for me professionally. New job, unsupportive boss, high pressure culture... I had regular panic attacks at night and could never sleep because of all my worry and mental churn. And then I would see you stroll through the door of the office in the morning and it literally saved me. Ahhh... Lauren is here. Thank fucking God. I felt myself exhale and the adrenaline drain from my head. Lauren is calm and methodical and her smile makes me feel like everything will get sorted out. And you know what? It did. You created what is still my greatest accomplishment in this job, Sage Advice. And more importantly you helped me beat back my debilitating worry during those days. You may say "that was just my mask" but the mask doesn't float in midair and have all its own powers. It has to be strapped onto something. It is strapped onto YOU.
Oh, Lauren, you are so brave to show your vulnerability, and an inspiration for me and for many others who look up to you for an example of a capable, intelligent and creative woman. I send lots of love and positive energy your way!
In a way, the "stay the same, at least you know how this kind of pain feels already" voices that you're getting, are a great sign that you're starting to make change. Authenticity can be messy, awkward and hard to get used to when you're used to masking, but it's so freeing to be yourself, discover what you actually want and like, and feel the breeze on the parts of yourself you've kept covered for so long. Courage!
You are very brave putting so much of yourself out there to the world and thank you for sharing 😘
I have always thought of you as kind, friendly, empathetic, intelligent and very professional in your dealings with others but it makes me sad to read of your struggles and I applaud you for taking this journey of discovery well done and keep winning 💕💕
💗 So grateful you are sharing this with us. You are doing it, more than you consciously realise. You are really overcoming it, even if it doesn't feel like that. We're all rooting for you 💗
I find it utterly fascinating to read your “top 10” internal monologue greatest hits/lies you tell yourself and contrast them to my perception/the person I “know” you as (i know, we’re only acquaintances!)
I won’t be annoying and say “those things aren’t true!” because I have struggled my whole life with low self esteem and understand how deeply ingrained it all is. But from where I’m standing, you are an actual badass and someone I look up to professionally. 🤷🏻♀️ Thanks for always writing your truth.
I've been having so many second thoughts and embarrassed regret about this week's episode, but then my "Note from the Universe" this morning said this, and so I'll stop worrying:
"Nothing heals, helps, cures, mends, builds, clears, stabilises, fixes, balances, restores, corrects, inspires, enables, empowers, enlightens or tickles better than the truth."
This is so wonderfully human ❤️ I really like the sound of your new read! On Sunday, during a group Zoom, I wept and wept, remembering a friend saying - you’re always working on yourself and it must be exhausting. Sometimes I do feel that, but I also know how far I have come & how worthwhile this work is, because I am no longer holding myself back. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Much, much love x
Thank you so much for sharing this, you are voicing so much of my own thoughts I feared you’d stolen my journal 😉 just know you’re not alone and although you feel your mask has cracked that so your smile and your light can shine out honey. Take care of yourself, go gently 🤗 xx
You write so well, I appreciate the openness you're sharing here. You are a beautiful human and I'm glad we've met! xx
You are so insightful and honest about so many things Lauren. I appreciated reading this. Here is an anecdote for your flipped narrative: when we were working together in the Shard it was one of the scariest times for me professionally. New job, unsupportive boss, high pressure culture... I had regular panic attacks at night and could never sleep because of all my worry and mental churn. And then I would see you stroll through the door of the office in the morning and it literally saved me. Ahhh... Lauren is here. Thank fucking God. I felt myself exhale and the adrenaline drain from my head. Lauren is calm and methodical and her smile makes me feel like everything will get sorted out. And you know what? It did. You created what is still my greatest accomplishment in this job, Sage Advice. And more importantly you helped me beat back my debilitating worry during those days. You may say "that was just my mask" but the mask doesn't float in midair and have all its own powers. It has to be strapped onto something. It is strapped onto YOU.
Oh, Lauren, you are so brave to show your vulnerability, and an inspiration for me and for many others who look up to you for an example of a capable, intelligent and creative woman. I send lots of love and positive energy your way!
In a way, the "stay the same, at least you know how this kind of pain feels already" voices that you're getting, are a great sign that you're starting to make change. Authenticity can be messy, awkward and hard to get used to when you're used to masking, but it's so freeing to be yourself, discover what you actually want and like, and feel the breeze on the parts of yourself you've kept covered for so long. Courage!
You are very brave putting so much of yourself out there to the world and thank you for sharing 😘
I have always thought of you as kind, friendly, empathetic, intelligent and very professional in your dealings with others but it makes me sad to read of your struggles and I applaud you for taking this journey of discovery well done and keep winning 💕💕
💗 So grateful you are sharing this with us. You are doing it, more than you consciously realise. You are really overcoming it, even if it doesn't feel like that. We're all rooting for you 💗
I find it utterly fascinating to read your “top 10” internal monologue greatest hits/lies you tell yourself and contrast them to my perception/the person I “know” you as (i know, we’re only acquaintances!)
I won’t be annoying and say “those things aren’t true!” because I have struggled my whole life with low self esteem and understand how deeply ingrained it all is. But from where I’m standing, you are an actual badass and someone I look up to professionally. 🤷🏻♀️ Thanks for always writing your truth.
I've been having so many second thoughts and embarrassed regret about this week's episode, but then my "Note from the Universe" this morning said this, and so I'll stop worrying:
"Nothing heals, helps, cures, mends, builds, clears, stabilises, fixes, balances, restores, corrects, inspires, enables, empowers, enlightens or tickles better than the truth."