Taking-Up-Less-Space
What is Taking-Up-Less-Space?
Making yourself smaller — quieter, less present, less visible — to avoid shame.
When you might feel taking-up-less-space
Taking-Up-Less-Space is a specific form of shrinking, which itself is a type of hiding. You might experience this feeling in situations where hiding is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define taking-up-less-space.
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Presenting a version of yourself that hides what you believe is unacceptable....
Actively pushing down what's real — emotions, needs, opinions — to avoid judgeme...
Only sharing the version of yourself you believe people will accept....
Not speaking up when you have something to say. Silence as protection....
Downplaying your worth, ideas, or needs before others can do it to you....
Removing yourself from connection to avoid being seen. Shame is what drives most...