The Way We See Ourselves

We explored the gap between how we see ourselves and how others experience us. Most of us focus on flaws and shortcomings, while others often notice our warmth, light, and presence. This gap matters because it shapes our confidence, our choices, our relationships, and the energy we carry into the world.

We practiced shifting perspective through a guided exercise and meditation, inviting ourselves to borrow a kinder lens and to anchor into the truth of our worth and beauty.

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    • The Mirror List

      • Write three words you usually say to yourself when you look in the mirror.

      • Then write three words you wish you would say to yourself.

      • Circle one from the second list to practice this week.

    • The Stranger’s Eyes

      • Imagine someone who has just met you.

      • Write down 2–3 qualities they might notice right away.

    • One Word Anchor

      • Choose one word you want to carry as your identity anchor this week (Radiant, Enough, Strong, Kind, Worthy, etc.).

      • Write it in big letters and keep it visible.

    • Rewrite the Script

      • Write a short self-description the way you usually would.

      • Then rewrite it as though someone who loves you deeply is describing you.

  • When I describe myself, what do I usually emphasize?

    • What might someone who just met me notice and describe about me?

    • If I could borrow the lens of someone who loves me deeply, what would they highlight?

    • How would it shift my daily life if I trusted that others see me as valuable, enough, and beautiful just as I am?

Leith McHugh

Leith is a connector, inviter & truthteller.

She has been married for over 32 years and has three offspring.

One thing that makes Leith jump out of bed every day is supporting humans in living a vibrant and abundant life that is in alignment with themselves, their intentions, and values, by giving them practical tools to implement in life so they can begin to LIVE DIFFERENT.

https://www.leithmchugh.com
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