Voice Within - Finding The Voice Within (That’s Dying To Get Out!) By Rochelle Togo-Figa At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

I grew up in a family of 5 brothers and sisters. I was the youngest one in the family. I can remember having dinner on Sundays with my family and my oldest brother telling me to “Keep quiet, eat your dinner, nobody is interested in what you have to say.”

Being the youngest, I believed what he said was the truth. Nobody was really interested in what a little girl had to say.So I stopped speaking up. If I did say something, I spoke very quickly or I’d say what I thought you wanted to hear.

Through the years not speaking up had a huge impact on my life. I was afraid to say what I thought and ask for what I wanted. In fact, I’d say what I thought you wanted to hear. If someone did something that upset me, I wouldn’t say anything. I would withdraw and be silent. I had no voice.

I was committed to breaking through this barrier. I realized I had taken what my brother said and made it mean I wasn’t good enough. He had said what he said, nothing more. I had added all the meaning to it. I started to notice where else in my life I did this.

Having this insight was a huge breakthrough for me.I was free again. I had found my voice. I was no longer a 5-year old little girl without a voice. I had something to say that mattered. From that point on, my life changed forever.

I left a job I had been at for 10 years, where I did not express myself, and went to work for a training company. There I was trained to lead workshops and help people learn to speak up. I had found my voice and was now fulfilling my dream!

I was free to go after what I wanted, which was starting my own business. Now I get to speak to people all the time helping them in their businesses and lead workshops to groups, teaching people how to communicate powerfully.

ASSIGNMENT:

If you see yourself in anything I’ve shared and want to find your voice, I invite you to answer the following questions:

* Look and see where in your life you’ve lost your voice?

* What did someone say that had you stop playing full out in your life?

* Write down the event and the facts.

* What did you make it mean about you?

* Is it true or did you make it up?

* Where are you not fully expressing who you are in your life or your business?

* When will you start speaking up and what will you say?

The answers to these questions are the beginning of you finding your authentic voice again. Remember, it’s there within you dying to come out!

If you like what you’ve read and would still like help in moving through areas where you’re stopped, let’s talk. By finding my authentic voice, I’ve had amazing results in my life and I can do the same for you. I’m here to help you break through your barriers so you can achieve success in your business and life. Call me and we can set up a time to speak.

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