Not everyone in your circle wants to see you grow. Some are rooting for your evolution. Others are mourning the version of you that made them feel important.

In today’s episode of Daily Power Boost, I’m breaking down the real cost of keeping people who only know your past, and how to reclaim the energy they’ve been taxing. Because the people meant to walk with you won't need subtitles for your becoming.

If you've ever left a conversation feeling like you shrank… this one's for you.

In This Episode:

* Why some relationships quietly sabotage your growth

* The 3 signs you're shrinking to fit someone else’s comfort

* What real support sounds like when you’re evolving

* How to recalibrate access without guilt or drama

✦ Reflection Prompts:

* Who in your life celebrates your becoming, not just your past?

* Where do you still perform outdated versions of yourself to keep the peace?

* What would change if you only gave access to those who meet the real you?

✦ The Boost (Action Step)

Map Your Circle - List your five closest relationships by actual time, access, and energy investment.

* Feel the Energy - Who leaves you expanded? Who leaves you contracted? Your nervous system knows the difference.

* Create Sacred Space - Pull back from anyone who celebrates your limitations more than your growth. Less access, more boundaries.

* Honor Your Allies - Reach out to someone who's grown with you. Thank them for seeing who you're becoming, not just who you were.

If you're ready to stop performing for people who can't see your growth, book your No-Cost Identity Clarity Call, and let's find the relationships worth keeping… and the ones costing you your soul.

✦ On the Next Episode:

Decision Fatigue: Why Leaders Outsource Their Intuition

Because the cost of constantly asking for advice is that you never build trust in your own voice.

✦ If This Episode Sparked Something…

* Forward it to someone who needs help building relationships that celebrate their growth

* Subscribe to Daily Power Boost for rhythm-based identity shifts

* Join the R.E.A.L. Mastery™ Hub: realmasteryhub.com

* Apply for Beyond the Boost live coaching sessions

✦ Engage With Me Online:

* Instagram: @coachshawnmichael

* TikTok: @coachshawnmichael

* YouTube: @coachshawnmichael

* LinkedIn: @coachinguatemala

✦ References & Influences:

* Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab – On boundary clarity and emotional energy leaks

* The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks – On the upper limit problem and how others react to your expansion

* The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest – On internal sabotage and relational identity patterns

* Internal Family Systems (IFS) – On parts work and the roles we play to stay safe in relationships

* Quantum Human Design – On choosing environments and people that support your energetic growth

With strength & heart 👊❤️,

Shawn Michael

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