February

Elena Aguilar defines shame in Chapter 9 of Onward: "Shame is a feeling that you are somehow wrong, defective, inadequate, and not good enough. It is hard to focus on the habit of being a learner if you are filled with shame because shame shuts down the learning circuitry of our brain." So as you move through the month and work to cultivate resilience, pause to examine your relationship with shame. Reflect on the space that it is taking up in your life and how it is holding you back. Put in this work with caution and grace, knowing that on the other side is a stronger, more resilient you!  Explore the resources below for help with navigating shame when it shows up.