40 | Cheering Women On: Let’s Be Cheerleaders Instead of Seeing Each Other as a Threat

Have you found yourself in this place? Do you think you’re more of a cheerleader or do you tend to think of women as a threat especially if they’re in the same field of work as you?   I think this is where the saying “with age comes wisdom” is really appropriate for me. God has definitely done a good work in me on this one.  It’s not always easy to admit your shortcomings, but here we go.   I used to have a very competitive, insecure, jealous nature.  Little did I know it all had to do with my OWN insecurities that caused me to be this way.  I was so insecure in my own skin, in my own talents, and in my own abilities that I used to see other women as a threat.  I felt threatened if they were prettier than me, more talented than me in a sport or activity, or if they had more education than me.  It made me feel inadequate. Not enough. Not worthy. It all sounds awful, doesn’t it?  I was good at being passive aggressive and cutting to the core in a way that seemed like I was kidding.  When I look back, it’s so ugly and offensive and childish but that insecure little girl in me didn't know how to cheer others on because I viewed them as my competition that I must conquer and defeat. I believed there wasn’t enough room for the both of us.   I’m inviting you to go into a deep dive with me and ask yourself honestly where you are in this area of your life.  I’m going to share with you ways that I was able to overcome the “threat” syndrome.  I’ll also give you some action steps that you can utilize to help you be a better friend, encourager, cheerleader, and friend.  Let’s get vulnerable together and BE THE CHANGE this world needs!   Love y’all! xoxo Carla Please share, rate, & review this podcast and subscribe to my YouTube channel.   Want to know more about my health coaching programs?  Email me: [email protected]   CONNECT WITH CARLA: Your Age Is Not Your Cage Instagram Your Age Is Not Your Cage Facebook Your Age Is Not Your Cage YouTube Your Age Is Not Your Cage Linktree Website   Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email: [email protected] For Sponsorships & Promos, contact: [email protected]   **DISCLAIMER: My guests and I are only here to provide support & educational information. We are not providing medical advice. We recommend that you work with holistic practitioners, functional medicine practitioners, and your primary care physician. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.