The Ways You’re Unknowingly Shrinking Yourself & The Courage to Take Up Space

In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores what it really means to take up space — and why so many of us have learned to do the opposite.From downplaying accomplishments and over-apologizing to staying quiet in conversations and holding ourselves back online, Megan breaks down the subtle ways we shrink ourselves in everyday life. She shares a personal story about how a single moment of criticism at work led to years of second-guessing herself, and how experiences like that quietly shape how we show up in the world.This episode dives into where the pattern of shrinking ourselves comes from, the hidden cost of living small, and how taking up space isn’t about being louder — it’s about being more honest with who you are.Megan closes with practical ways to start taking up more space in your life through small, everyday acts of courage — from receiving compliments to sharing the ideas and work you’ve been holding back.Because the world doesn’t need a smaller, quieter version of you.Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawtherSend me an email: [email protected]