23/09/2026
Do you ever find yourself making yourself smaller to fit in with what other people need or expect from you?
Taking up space doesn’t have to mean being the loudest person in the room. It can simply mean knowing who you are, what matters to you and allowing those things to have a place in the decisions you make and the way you live your life.
And this is where getting to know your values can be so powerful. When you understand what’s genuinely important to you rather than what you think should be important, you start to notice where you’re living in alignment with those values and, perhaps more importantly, where you’re not.
Maybe you value honesty, but find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no. Perhaps freedom is important to you, but your life has become so full of commitments that there’s very little space left for you. Or maybe you value connection, creativity or adventure, but realise they’ve gradually slipped further and further down the list.
Knowing your values can help you build confidence, set better boundaries and make decisions that feel more like you. It gives you something to come back to when you’re questioning yourself or getting caught up in what everyone else thinks you should do.
So perhaps taking up space starts here: getting to know yourself, recognising what matters to you and giving yourself permission to honour it.
What’s one value you know you want to make more space for in your life? 🧐
Save this to come back to when you need a reminder — or share it with someone who might need a little encouragement to take up their space too.
