{"id":5439,"date":"2025-07-04T10:54:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/?p=5439"},"modified":"2025-07-04T10:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:54:47","slug":"thought-for-the-week-let-them-adjust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/2025\/07\/04\/thought-for-the-week-let-them-adjust\/","title":{"rendered":"Thought for the Week \u2013 Let Them Adjust"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5440\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/2025\/07\/04\/thought-for-the-week-let-them-adjust\/butterflies\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butterflies.png\" data-orig-size=\"327,492\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"butterflies\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butterflies.png\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5440 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butterflies-199x300.png\" alt=\"let-them-adjust-to-the-new-you\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butterflies-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butterflies.png 327w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><em>Have you started saying \u201cno\u201d more and noticed who doesn\u2019t like it?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Last time, we explored \u201c<em>The Invisible Communicator\u201d. <\/em>This was about how many professionals can feel unseen, unheard, even when they&#8217;re saying all the right things. Often, the issue isn\u2019t about you, it\u2019s how others have been conditioned to hear (or \u2018unhear\u2019) your voice. If you missed it, you can catch up <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/2025\/06\/27\/thought-for-the-week-the-invisible-communicator\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As we constantly develop and evolve, here are some of the shifts we have to navigate along the way:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What happens when you start showing up differently?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You start saying \u201cno\u201d to things that no longer fit or overstretch you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You say what you mean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You drop the \u2018qualifiers\u2019, the \u2018softeners\u2019, the over-explaining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And suddenly, the dynamic changes. You might notice:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Raised eyebrows<br \/>\n\u2013 Subtle resistance<br \/>\n\u2013 Silence or guilt trips<br \/>\n\u2013 Or even your own moment of self-doubt<\/p>\n<p>It can feel unsettling &#8211; it doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re doing something wrong though.<\/p>\n<p>People get used to a version of you that makes <em>them<\/em> comfortable &#8211; not necessarily the version that reflects who you are now.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve always been the reliable yes-sayer, the fixer, the one who keeps the peace &#8211; then becoming more direct and having firmer boundaries will feel unfamiliar to them. And maybe even to you.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s important to remember:<\/p>\n<p><em>That\u2019s their adjustment to make. Not yours.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Yes, if we have been conditioned not to upset anyone, then this will feel uncomfortable \u2013 at first. Here\u2019s the thing \u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Clarity creates discomfort &#8211; before it creates <u>respect<\/u>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019ve recently started owning your voice more clearly &#8211; and things feel a bit off &#8211; it might just mean that you\u2019re disrupting old dynamics and narratives.<\/p>\n<p><em>You\u2019re not losing your voice \u2013 you are using it! You have discovered that it is much easier and less stressful using it in an authentic way.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A few reflections for this week:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I invite you to ask yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who am I showing up differently for &#8211; and how can I reintroduce myself?<\/li>\n<li>Where am I being pulled to shrink back into old roles for the sake of harmony?<\/li>\n<li>Can I hold my ground while others adjust?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ve done enough adapting &#8211; you are choosing to remain calm, respectful and assertive in all of your conversations. <em>Let them adjust.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><em>\u201cRespect yourself and others will respect you.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><em>&#8211; Wayne Dyer &#8211;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With quiet strength and warmest wishes,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3183\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/home\/signature-cropped-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/signature-cropped.png\" data-orig-size=\"159,70\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"signature-cropped\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/signature-cropped.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3183\" src=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/signature-cropped.png\" alt=\"korinne-sig\" width=\"159\" height=\"70\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Korinne Le Page<br \/>\nThrive Coaching &amp; Training <\/strong><em>\u2013 Empowering You to Thrive!<br \/>\n<\/em>P.S. Feel free to share your experiences and insights!<\/p>\n<p>P.P.S. Book a complimentary Clarity Session with me <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/TQXER\">here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/about\/testimonials\/\">Testimonials<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/korinnelepage\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3653\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/2023\/07\/21\/thought-for-the-week-human-intellect-vs-ai-how-human-imagination-is-shaping-new-realities\/linked-in\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/linked-in.png\" data-orig-size=\"130,130\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"linked-in\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/linked-in.png\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3653\" src=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/linked-in.png\" alt=\"linked-in\" width=\"49\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>#Communication #ThoughtForTheWeek #ThriveCoachingTraining #Connection #Leadership #AuthenticVoice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you started saying \u201cno\u201d more and noticed who doesn\u2019t like it? Last time, we explored \u201cThe Invisible Communicator\u201d. This was about how many professionals can feel unseen, unheard, even when they&#8217;re saying all the right things. Often, the issue isn\u2019t about you, it\u2019s how others have been conditioned to hear (or \u2018unhear\u2019) your voice&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176728601,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1389],"tags":[1474],"class_list":["post-5439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-communication","tag-communication-thoughtfortheweek-thrivecoachingtraining-connection-leadership-authenticvoice"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pgKEDA-1pJ","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/176728601"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5439"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5441,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5439\/revisions\/5441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}