Quite often, were discouraged from showing our vulnerabilities, however.
Were taught to Never let them see you sweat, and Act like you dont care.
Consequently, many people view vulnerability as a sign of weakness.
Verywell / Julie Bang
After all, when youre vulnerable you put yourself in a position where you could be hurt.
So to prevent others from hurting you, you put up protective armor to stay safe.
Our protective armor often comes in the form of rules weve established for ourselves.
However, asking yourself a few key questions can help you uncover those rules youve established in your life.
I guarantee you have a few.
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