At times during your spiritual awakening, you are often brought face to face with your deepest insecurities and patterns of seeking external validation.
If you’re finding yourself caught up in this cycle of external validation, it might be time to shift how you engage with yourself and the world around you.
When you stop looking for external validation and cease asking for opinions or permission from others, you unlock the portal to your true self.
This shift is transformative, and it begins with the simple act of changing the questions you ask yourself.
Here are three common phrases that powerful people NEVER say, and how to transform them to better reflect your authentic self:
It’s better to ask yourself: “What do I want to wear tonight?”
When you ask others for advice on something as personal as your attire, you’re handing over your power. Your clothes are a form of your own self-expression, and only you know how you truly feel in them. Instead of seeking validation, tune into your own desires and preferences.
This simple shift helps you reconnect with your inner voice and take ownership of your choices.
It’s better to ask yourself: “What is the truth I really need to express right now?”
Worrying about whether you’ve said the right thing often stems from a desire for approval. It stems from insecurity and powerful people address this issue so they can be more in tune with themselves. Instead, focus on the truth you need to express in the moment.
Trust yourself. Your authentic voice is valid and powerful and needs to come out. By prioritizing your truth over others’ opinions, you activate your inner power and begin to feel strong in your experience.
It’s better to ask yourself: “What are three choices I can make to best respond in this situation?”
When faced with a challenge, the urge to seek external solutions can undermine your own confidence. Instead of looking outside, yet again, for answers, consider your own genius. You are actually the carrier of all your inner answers. Everything you need lies in you. And it’s in the situations that you get the opportunity to check in with yourself and find resonates.
Identifying multiple choices will empower you to see what feels best for you. This kind of practice leads you back inwards, into your internal strength where YOU know, what feels aligned and what feels off. It’s all about trusting this after you find it.
This approach of going to yourself first and getting in alignment with your inner voice fosters a deeper connection with your inner guidance and reduces reliance on others’ input.
Your power lies in your ability to choose. Each decision you make reflects your energy and shapes your experience in this world. When you allow others to dictate your choices, you will eventually feel exhausted, depleted, and disrespected.
This pattern can come from a poor self-concept—believing that someone else knows better than you do.
To break this cycle, begin by asking yourself the right questions. Instead of looking to others for validation, turn inward and connect with what you truly feel and think. This shift helps you make decisions from a place of authenticity, rather than conformity.
I understand that breaking free from the pattern of seeking external validation is easier said than done. It can be a deeply ingrained habit, but it is entirely possible to overcome!
I’ve personally witnessed hundreds of students in our Spiritual Life Coach Certification transform their relationship with external validation and come home to their innate power.
Each time, it is a celebration of their Divine return to their soul, where their self owns their power.
Remember, the journey to being truly powerful and authentic starts with following your heart.
Learn to fill your own cup and embrace your unique truth. There is no one else on this planet who can be you, and that is your greatest strength.
If you are ready to truly overcome your people pleasing habits, codependency, and being an approval junkie, I invite you to heal with us in our Spiritual Life Coach Certification.
This curriculum Is designed to help you connect deeply with your inner self, clear away self-doubt, and reinforce your power to make choices from a place of authenticity.
By going through this course, you’ll find greater clarity and confidence in your decisions and a stronger connection to your true self. You can begin with our free masterclass here.
I am a heart-centered, soul leader who is so honored to be doing this work. With over 10,000 hours of 1-1 experience, a leader in the field of Spiritual Life Coaching, and a Globally recognized Spiritual Life Coach Certification – I teach students the depth of real transformation in a way that most have never seen. Having transformed my own body, mind and spirit, I am honored to take you into your inner chamber, show you how to lift out of karmic soul wounds and stabilize your higher vibration in 5D.
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Shreya Reddy2024-10-05When we first embarked on this journey, I had no idea what to expect. I was eager for personal growth, both in my inner and spiritual realms, and to help others embrace holistic health, wellness, and spirituality. However, I was uncertain about how to proceed. It seemed as though this course had arrived at a moment in my life when everything was aligned perfectly. This community has stirred something within me that had been waiting to emerge for some time. Here are just a few examples of the profound impact this course has had on me: shifting my inner beliefs, encouraging me to delve deeper, learning to love myself in ways I never thought possible, uncovering deep-seated traumas, reprogramming my thoughts, balancing my emotions and energy, altering my vibration, teaching me to listen to and trust my intuition, and transforming my life. Sophie has a remarkable ability to weave together various spiritual modalities, each uniquely touching me at different points on my spiritual journey. I am deeply grateful to Sophie, Becky, Awaken Collective, and the Radiate Cohort for creating this wonderful, safe space. Overall, my experience with Sophie's Spiritual Life Coach Certification course has been incredibly enriching. My entire being is overflowing with gratitude for this journey, the certification course, and everything it has illuminated within me.Maddy Basil2024-09-28Sophie is incredible and holds space for wherever you are in your walk of life. She has left wee with so many tools I will keep forever! Words cannot truly express what my soul went through on this journey and course. I felt like it came at a time in my life where it could not have been more perfect. The things I am learning and the way I desire my life to go, I wanted to have more of a coaching foundation and be confident that I could lead my clients through what I knew deep in my heart I had been through as well. I didn’t want to bypass the process and was looking to the next piece to my puzzle and then boom there Sophie was! The entire outline of the course and the way that Sophie teaches about the mind, thoughts and the beautiful spiritual connection that we can have with the creator of all that is, gave me so much clarity on how I want to run and start my business, courses, client journey’s etc. The metaphor Sophie gives us as the ,mind being a garden and the chatter model is by far my favorite takeaway that I am going to share with anyone it is meant for. There is so much power in shhing the chatter and coming into the present moment, I am eager to incorporate this into my practice and share my passion with the world <3Yuli A2024-09-27The Spiritual Life Coaching certification was a wonderful experience. It deepened my understanding of practices that help ground my energy, allowing me to focus on my growth and better serve others. The support and guidance from Sophie, Becky, and Maricris were beautiful. Sophie emphasizes the importance of looking within and taking responsibility for your own spiritual growth and outcomes in your life. She has created a powerful program that guides you through healing—whether or not you are aware of what needs healing—and then shows you how to share your inner light to uplift and heal the world around you. For those seeking more from life, wishing to deepen their roots, heal and create a business centered on human connection, the Spiritual Life Coaching certification provides a comprehensive foundation. If coaching is already your passion, this course opens up a new dimension of coaching, where you'll see deeper transformations in your clients. I highly recommend this program to anyone feeling called to embark on this journey. Get ready for an amazing adventure!!!Jessika Pollack2024-09-27The journey through the Awaken Spiritual Life Coaching program has been nothing short of a dream come true. I always felt called to help others identify core wounds and release limiting beliefs, but I lacked the confidence and tools to do so. I also knew I needed to dive deeper into my own healing before holding space for others. When Sophie’s program crossed my path, it felt like an answered prayer, checking all the boxes I was searching for. I learned powerful modalities like inner child work, meditation, and journaling, which helped me address my own core wounds. Through this process, I released trauma, gained clarity in blocked areas, and moved stagnant energy from my body. The biggest transformation has been my relationship with myself. I’ve cultivated a deep connection with God, which was the missing piece in my life. As this relationship strengthened, all my other relationships have elevated as well. I now carry a sense of peace and have gained the tools and confidence to launch my own Spiritual Life Coaching business. I’m forever grateful to Sophie and the entire team for bringing this program into existence and allowing us to experience such profound growth.Su Su2024-09-27“The healing process was both profound and enlightening. Sophie’s knowledge is extensive, and she shares it in a way that is relatable and easy to understand. The materials we learned were invaluable—tools and techniques that I now carry with me in my daily life. We engaged in exercises that encouraged vulnerability and openness, allowing us to connect on a deeper level with ourselves and each other.”cara martinisi2024-09-26Over the past 5 months there have been some beautiful areas of transformation in my life. The most rewarding has been a shift in my inner beliefs. Upon entering this course I had many limiting beliefs about what I’m capable of and my worthiness. Working with Sophie has helped me to transform those beliefs and empower me. Where there once was doubt, there is now certainty in who I am and what I can achieve. The healing work Sophie is doing is so needed in the world. I am eternally grateful that I got to experience it. It is life changing!Amanda Schoon2024-09-24When we first started this journey I wasn’t sure what the process would look like for me. I was ready for growth, inner and spiritual healing, and help others do the same, but I had no idea how to achieve my next step! Doing the prep work and going through the retreat week was a great start to the course. It helped establish a grounding foundation to continue to build on as we moved through the course. The group calls were intimidating at first because of the time of day and work and kids, but it truly worked out as it should and I loved getting to sit in a space with like minded people. Now that it’s coming to an end, I wish we had more of those times together! I’m so thankful for having such a great group of women to have gone through this journey with, someone to connect with and have such a deep level of understanding. This community has awakened something inside of me that has been ready to surface for a while. So thank you to Sophie for creating this wonderful space to allow that to happen. I look forward to what’s next.Ginger2024-09-23This class brought me such pure joy and opened me up to the realization that I am one with God. I will no longer sit in fear of the unknown but rejoice in the light and happiness of the creator inside of me. I will go forward with confidence in all my new ventures, knowing that I have the ability to help others and the collective journey into the New Earth.Alexandra Dechant2024-09-23I am so grateful for this journey together with you. "Just be" has been so healing for me in the beginning and still is. I am now enjoying surrendering, being still, breathing and vibrating at the frequency I want to feel. I listen and pay attention to my intuition. I notice my body's signals, no longer override it, but give it what it needs: going to bed early, drinking, exercise, fresh air, sunlight, a hug.... I give myself space and enjoy the magic of the moment. This used to be very difficult for me, so it's even nicer to see how easily I can now integrate it into my everyday life. The most important realization for me was that I dimmed my light in order to fit in and belong to. Stop! I am the medicine I have always been looking for. I am so much in my power and I love to shine and share my glow with the world. I know what I want in life; with this clarity and full of trust, I continue my way lightly and compassionately. I am happy that I can pass on this feeling of love and connection. We are one and connected. I love you.Rachel Elisse2024-07-20I had a wonderful experience with Sophie at Awaken. She’s an incredibly beautiful and talented guide. I felt so safe in her Spiritual Coaching Program. There was a lot to learn and a lot of ways really excavate within, and Sophie created a safe way to do all this; to be vulnerable in doing the inner work that you’ll eventually teach others. I loved that there was enough structure to encourage learning the information, while not suffocating with rigidity and exactness like most education structures out there. It was a learning space I thrived in, for the first time in my life! I’ve grown so much through this program, and I’m happy with the newer and more aligned version of myself that can now move forward in confidence to coach others to heal. Thank you so much, Sophie! 🥰Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 130 reviews