"Never turn down the volume of who you are for anyone. When the world attempts to shush you, shame you, silence you, or tells you to act normal, please don’t." - Marie Forleo
Years ago I had a friend tell me, "you are too happy. It's hard to be around you sometimes because you are too happy." What my friend failed to realize on that day; my happiness was a direct result of her. That day, I was happy because I was spending time with a friend who I loved, enjoyed, laughed with, and yes - made me happy. I was crushed in that moment. Suddenly being me was somehow wrong. I remember thinking, " Maybe she is right. I should turn down the volume on my happiness." Did I turn down my volume? Yeah, I tried for a while. Try being the word. But it wasn't me. I couldn't help but be happy when I surrounded myself with friends and people. I am an extrovert. I get energy from people. It makes me happy! Trying to turn down my volume was trying to deny who I was. I was trying to conform and be less happy to make others feel happier. Read that again. I was trying to be less happy to make others happy. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that formula does not work. What does work? Being you. We all get happy. We all get sad. We all don't feel our best all the time. But if you are feeling happy - don't turn it down. Share your happiness. Adjusting your volume is not how you bring someone else’s up. #toohappy #beyou #dontadjustyourvolume Karen Tran Seattle Life Coach www.karentrancoaching.com
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Shawnee
10/22/2019 12:26:44 pm
Who you are is beautiful! I’m learning that I have to choose other people to be around if I don’t feel like I can be myself. I’m tired of trying to fit into everyone else’s box. Love this and you!
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10/22/2019 02:06:56 pm
always be who you are karen stand proud an stand your ground Iam your very proud father penny is so cool say hey to all
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Nancy
10/22/2019 04:32:30 pm
Girl! I hope you turn your VOLUME UP with me!! I get energy from YOU and feel so lucky to call you my friend❤️Xoxo
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Tess Numrich
10/22/2019 05:37:25 pm
What Nancy said...;-).
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AuthorKaren Tran is a Seattle girl; born and raised in the state where Starbucks began. She is a Certified Life Coach who loves to cook, drink black coffee, enjoy wine with friends, and eat great food. When she is not coaching you can find her spending time with her family-friends and walking her dog Penny. Karen has always felt a pull to help others live their happiest life. She sees in others what they may have trouble seeing in themselves. Archives
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