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Reclaiming Anger: How to Heal, Set Boundaries, and Find Your True Power

by Iris Savonije, Myrthe Glasbergen | Apr 25, 2025 | Anger, Boundaries, Emotion Regulation, Fear of Speaking up, Feminism, Learned Helplessness, Patriarchy, People pleasing, Shame, 💎 Iris Savonije, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 7 minutes In this blog, we’re going to explore why reclaiming anger is so important, why suppressing it keeps you stuck, how it leaks out in sneaky ways when ignored, and how learning to work with it can change everything: from your sense of self to your...

Overcome the Fear of Speaking Up: Reclaim Your Power

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Oct 7, 2024 | Boundaries, Fear of Speaking up, People pleasing, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 8 minutes In today’s world, many of us struggle with the fear of speaking up. Whether it’s saying no, setting boundaries, or sharing our truth. This fear can hold you back from healing, growing, and creating the life you dream of. Learning how to...

How To Overcome Your Fear Of Conflict

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Sep 14, 2024 | Boundaries, Fear of Speaking up, People pleasing, Relational trauma, 🌿 Anxiety, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

In this blog, we will explore the fear of conflict, especially the kind that arises when you’re about to express a need, set a boundary, or share your opinion, point of view, or dream. It’s that fear you feel when someone gets angry with you, disagrees, or says...

Breaking Free From People Pleasing

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Aug 30, 2024 | Authenticity, Boundaries, Fear Of Abandonment, Fear of Rejection, Fear of Speaking up, Guilt, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Relational trauma, Shadow Work, 🌿 Anxiety, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

People pleasing is a common behavior that many of us struggle with, often without even realizing it. This tendency to prioritize others’ needs and feelings over our own can be deeply ingrained, stemming from childhood trauma, emotional neglect and societal...

Anger as a Catalyst for Change

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Feb 22, 2024 | Anger, Boundaries, Emotion Regulation, Emotional maturity, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Anger is often seen as a negative emotion that we need to suppress or overcome. However, in reality, it can be a powerful tool for self-expression and authenticity. It is not something that we need to heal away or grow out of. Our anger is our truth, and it serves as...

How To Set Boundaries

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Feb 21, 2024 | Authenticity, Boundaries, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-love, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

In the journey of self-discovery, personal growth, healing, and transformation, one important aspect that often comes up is the concept of setting boundaries. Setting boundaries is often seen as a way to protect oneself and create a space for healing and growth....