I Feel Myself Part 2 Ifm Ifeelmyself.com May 2026

Maya, a 34‑year‑old graphic designer, felt stuck after reading Part 1. She used the Presence box‑breathing before every client call, which reduced her anxiety by 40 % (self‑reported). By applying the Purpose value‑clarifier, she realized “creativity” was her top value but her day job left little room for it. She committed to a weekly 30‑minute “creative sprint” where she doodled for fun. Within three months she built a small portfolio that landed a freelance contract, giving her the financial confidence to transition to full‑time art.

Lesson: Small, values‑aligned actions create momentum that can reshape a whole career. I Feel Myself part 2 IFM IFeelmyself.com

| Observer (What you felt in Part 1) | Owner (What you practice now) | |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | “I notice I’m always comparing myself.” | “I choose to compare my growth, not my worth.” | | “I get anxious when I’m judged.” | “I own the feeling, label it, then let it go.” | | “I’m not sure what I truly want.” | “I define my wants based on my core values.” | Maya, a 34‑year‑old graphic designer, felt stuck after

The shift is subtle but powerful: instead of merely noticing a pattern, you claim agency over it. It’s the difference between “I’m feeling this” and “I am this, and I can decide what to do with it.” | Observer (What you felt in Part 1)

Ownership exercise: When a feeling surfaces, say out loud, “I feel ___, and I own ___.” Fill in the blanks with the emotion and the action you’ll take. Example – “I feel nervous, and I own the choice to breathe deeply and step forward.”

Jamal struggled with saying “no” to family obligations, leading to chronic burnout. The Power‑Play checklist helped him spot the pattern: he was repeatedly compromising his “health” value. By setting a boundary—“I’ll attend only one family dinner per week”—he reclaimed evenings for sleep and exercise. Within six weeks his stress levels dropped, and his family appreciated his honesty.

Lesson: Boundaries are not barriers; they’re the scaffolding that lets you show up stronger for yourself and others.