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by Robin Sharma
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Mara Glatzel
How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty
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Needy delves into understanding, honoring, and articulating our needs for a more fulfilled life. Mara Glatzel guides us on embracing vulnerability and self-awareness to nurture healthier relationships and personal growth.
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Safety begins with self-trust
Most people believe safety is about external conditions – locked doors, financial security, or absence of conflict. But the deepest form of safety comes from a surprising source: your relationship with yourself and the unwavering commitment to remain by your own side regardless of circumstances.
Safety represents the most fundamental human need, serving as the energetic foundation for everything else. When you feel unsafe, your bandwidth for creativity, connection, and self-expression diminishes dramatically. This isn’t just about physical protection – it’s about creating emotional security through how you relate to yourself.
Many people undermine their safety without realizing it. They speak harshly to themselves when they make mistakes, prioritize external validation over internal wisdom, or abandon their needs to maintain relationships. Each instance of self-abandonment sends a powerful message: you can’t count on yourself when things get difficult.
Building genuine safety requires taking radical responsibility for your well-being. This doesn’t mean having everything figured out first. It simply means committing to work with rather than against yourself, particularly during moments of discomfort or uncertainty.
Begin by noticing how you speak to yourself. Would you use that same tone with someone you cherish? Practice redirecting critical thoughts with the same gentle patience you’d offer a child who needs guidance. Don’t worry about getting it perfect, just focus on consistent kindness.
Self-trust grows through follow-through on small promises to yourself. Each time you honor a basic need – rest when tired, drink water when thirsty – you’re rebuilding trust that may have been damaged through years of self-neglect.
When uncomfortable feelings arise, resist pushing through them. Instead, pause to identify what might support you in that moment. This practice of sitting with discomfort while caring for yourself creates an internal safety that no external circumstance can provide.
The path to empowerment begins with this fundamental understanding: you can be your own safe harbor.
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What is Needy about?
Needy (2023) explores the importance of recognizing, honoring, and advocating for personal needs as a pathway to self-acceptance and empowerment. It challenges the societal expectation of self-sacrifice and encourages you to embrace your desires without guilt. Through personal stories, reflective exercises, and practical guidance, it helps you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and your well-being.
Who should read Needy?
- Overwhelmed caregivers struggling to prioritize their needs
- Self-critical perfectionists seeking self-acceptance and balance
- People interested in redefining self-worth and empowerment
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