Unhealthy Thinking Patterns You Need To Unlearn
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Julia Austin
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When your inner voice and outer voice clash
Dr. Jackson said that these societal messages directly contradict many women’s internal feelings and desires, which can lead to problems. “Generally, a woman gets a message of ‘Being seen and not heard.’ Therefore, she is expected to look nice but remain passive and submissive. If she talks too much, is to take charge, or speaks up for herself, it can be frowned upon. These old, outdated messages continue to be perpetuated. It doesn’t work for a lot of today’s women, which can lead to cognitive dissonance.”
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