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But there' dragon=\"\" inner=\"\" your=\"\" time=\"\" perfect=\"\" rush=\"\" a=\"\" hemisphere=\"\" northern=\"\" bringing=\"\" weather=\"\" spring=\"\" sources=\"\" water=\"\" rain=\"\" with=\"\" associated=\"\" often=\"\" were=\"\" torment=\"\" that=\"\" monsters=\"\" scary=\"\" just=\"\" they=\"\" wisdom=\"\" represent=\"\" coming=\"\" many=\"\" across=\"\" known=\"\" creature=\"\" mythical=\"\" the=\"\" silhouette=\"\" intimidating=\"\" and=\"\" colors=\"\" vivid=\"\" its=\"\" lore=\"\" of=\"\" centuries=\"\" holds=\"\" release=\"\" blog=\"\" special=\"\" within=\"\" all=\"\" because=\"\" panic=\"\" to=\"\" need=\"\" no=\"\" s=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHear ye, hear ye!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriends, there is a powerful dragon coming out of hiding! But there's no need to panic because it's all within you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special blog release holds centuries of lore in its vivid colors and intimidating dragon silhouette. The mythical creature is known across many cultures, coming to represent protection, leadership, strength, and wisdom. That's right, they aren't just scary monsters that torment villages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, they were often associated with rain and water sources in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/article\/1125\/the-dragon-in-ancient-china\/\"\u003eancient China\u003c\/a\u003e, and with the Spring weather bringing the Northern Hemisphere a rush of water, it's the perfect time to release your inner dragon. 🐉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv for=\"\" order=\"\" height=\"\" scale=\"\" open=\"\" in=\"\" is=\"\" data-mobiledoc='{\"version\":\"0.3.2\",\"atoms\":[],\"cards\":[],\"markups\":[[\"em\"],[\"strong\"]],\"sections\":[[1,\"p\",[[0,[],0,\"The dragon' tough=\"\" help=\"\" waiting=\"\" there=\"\" remember=\"\" you=\"\" leaves=\"\" never=\"\" flow=\"\" ebb=\"\" an=\"\" many=\"\" experience=\"\" moment=\"\" stressful=\"\" such=\"\" through=\"\" push=\"\" dragon=\"\" inner=\"\" rely=\"\" able=\"\" glad=\"\" ensure=\"\" owed=\"\" safety=\"\" affected=\"\" everything=\"\" anything=\"\" know=\"\" want=\"\" would=\"\" news=\"\" these=\"\" side=\"\" other=\"\" if=\"\" decision=\"\" listened=\"\" when=\"\" bad=\"\" mix=\"\" opinions=\"\" lot=\"\" feel=\"\" could=\"\" because=\"\" quieted=\"\" worried=\"\" myself=\"\" found=\"\" sometimes=\"\" publicizing=\"\" thought=\"\" everyone=\"\" not=\"\" informed=\"\" well=\"\" populations=\"\" off-campus=\"\" infected=\"\" clusters=\"\" reporting=\"\" avidly=\"\" were=\"\" we=\"\" final=\"\" during=\"\" culminated=\"\" pandemic=\"\" about=\"\" fear=\"\" fellow=\"\" truth=\"\" confidence=\"\" find=\"\" important=\"\" was=\"\" it=\"\" knew=\"\" i=\"\" university=\"\" small=\"\" even=\"\" work=\"\" unhappy=\"\" people=\"\" from=\"\" responses=\"\" angry=\"\" share=\"\" fair=\"\" my=\"\" had=\"\" student=\"\" former=\"\" a=\"\" heard=\"\" voice=\"\" your=\"\" letting=\"\" up=\"\" stepping=\"\" be=\"\" always=\"\" others=\"\" anxieties=\"\" own=\"\" its=\"\" with=\"\" comes=\"\" fearsome=\"\" so=\"\" being=\"\" fire-breathing=\"\" as=\"\" picture=\"\" and=\"\" roles=\"\" reverse=\"\" can=\"\" that=\"\" tell=\"\" here=\"\" stories=\"\" those=\"\" humans=\"\" powerless=\"\" of=\"\" position=\"\" the=\"\" yourself=\"\" imagine=\"\" to=\"\" common=\"\" more=\"\" much=\"\" but=\"\" unparalleled=\"\" power=\"\" s=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon's power is unparalleled in myths, but it's much more common to imagine yourself in the position of the powerless humans in those stories. I'm here to tell you that you can reverse those roles and picture yourself as that fire-breathing leader!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut being so fearsome comes with its own anxieties. Others won't always be open to you stepping up and letting your voice be heard. As a former student journalist, I've had my fair share of angry responses from people unhappy with my work. But even on the small scale of the university level, I knew it was important to find the confidence to share the truth with my fellow student body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height of fear about the pandemic culminated during my final semester, and we were avidly reporting clusters of infected people in order for the on and off-campus populations to be well informed. Not everyone thought publicizing that was beneficial, and sometimes I found myself worried that my voice was being quieted because it \u003cem\u003eshould \u003c\/em\u003ebe. I could feel my confidence slipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were a lot of opinions in the mix \u003cstrong\u003e— \u003c\/strong\u003egood and bad. It was only when I listened to my own that I knew my final decision. If I were on the other side of these news articles, I would want to know anything and everything that affected my safety. I owed it to those people and myself to ensure that the truth was shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm so glad I was able to rely on my inner dragon to push through such a stressful moment. From that experience and many others, I know that confidence is an ebb and flow but it never leaves you. 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Here are a few ways to work on your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/how-to-be-more-confident#8-tips-for-how-to-be-more-confident\"\u003econfidence\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on the positive\u003c\/strong\u003e (someone should \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e put that on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zox.la\/products\/focus-on-the-positive-v2?variant=34726485950536\"\u003ewristband\u003c\/a\u003e 😉)\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Know one knows you better than \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e, so take a moment to nail down your favorite skills and qualities about yourself. When you stack up all your abilities and positive characteristics, what you're missing won't seem like such a long list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice what you preach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Now that you know \u003cem\u003ewhat \u003c\/em\u003eto be self-assured about, you can put it into action. Translate that into a positive mindset (about yourself and your situation) and body language. The \"fake-it-till-you-make-it\" attitude starts with outward action and inward perseverance, so stand tall and be kind to yourself!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand how you want to improve. \u003c\/strong\u003eConfidence is closely tied to practice and experience. Get specific with what you want to gain more confidence for and then work your way up through baby steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your mind and body will need a moment to catch up with the habits you're creating. The adjustment period will be uncomfortable, but so worth it. Push through! You're harnessing the power of the dragon after all!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be feeling as strong as a dragon soon enough, but if you need a bit of help along the way, try out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/breath-of-fire-yoga#benefits\"\u003eBreath of Fire technique\u003c\/a\u003e for nerves, enjoy some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/benefits-dragon-fruit\"\u003edragon fruit\u003c\/a\u003e to boost gut health, or slide Release Your Inner Dragon onto your wrist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv start=\"\" in=\"\" values=\"\" is=\"\" for=\"\" data-mobiledoc='{\"version\":\"0.3.2\",\"atoms\":[],\"cards\":[[\"hr\",{}]],\"markups\":[],\"sections\":[[1,\"p\",[[0,[],0,\"The artist behind Release Your Inner Dragon created this especially for those looking to break out of their mold. Here' hide=\"\" sure=\"\" just=\"\" you=\"\" notice=\"\" taking=\"\" people=\"\" prepare=\"\" love=\"\" relentlessly=\"\" be=\"\" life=\"\" someone=\"\" when=\"\" help=\"\" awaken=\"\" ready=\"\" always=\"\" but=\"\" most=\"\" quietly=\"\" sleeps=\"\" he=\"\" students=\"\" told=\"\" something=\"\" inside=\"\" dragon=\"\" little=\"\" picture=\"\" helps=\"\" find=\"\" tougher=\"\" each=\"\" truth=\"\" live=\"\" them=\"\" allow=\"\" choices=\"\" make=\"\" those=\"\" protect=\"\" strength=\"\" well=\"\" as=\"\" limits=\"\" where=\"\" know=\"\" wearer=\"\" wish=\"\" wisdom=\"\" their=\"\" known=\"\" are=\"\" some=\"\" represent=\"\" truly=\"\" even=\"\" things=\"\" on=\"\" spent=\"\" being=\"\" energy=\"\" time=\"\" much=\"\" that=\"\" realizing=\"\" then=\"\" and=\"\" yourself=\"\" putting=\"\" habit=\"\" into=\"\" fall=\"\" easy=\"\" incredibly=\"\" so=\"\" it=\"\" defend=\"\" zone=\"\" comfort=\"\" of=\"\" out=\"\" stepping=\"\" boundaries=\"\" healthy=\"\" setting=\"\" with=\"\" struggled=\"\" have=\"\" person=\"\" only=\"\" or=\"\" first=\"\" the=\"\" not=\"\" certainly=\"\" am=\"\" i=\"\" wrist=\"\" around=\"\" reminder=\"\" particular=\"\" this=\"\" need=\"\" personal=\"\" a=\"\" from=\"\" grew=\"\" strap=\"\" inner=\"\" your=\"\" my=\"\" idea=\"\" mythical=\"\" her=\"\" about=\"\" say=\"\" to=\"\" had=\"\" nichols=\"\" jennifer=\"\" what=\"\" s=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist behind Release Your Inner Dragon created this especially for those looking to break out of their mold. 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But there' dragon=\"\" inner=\"\" your=\"\" time=\"\" perfect=\"\" rush=\"\" a=\"\" hemisphere=\"\" northern=\"\" bringing=\"\" weather=\"\" spring=\"\" sources=\"\" water=\"\" rain=\"\" with=\"\" associated=\"\" often=\"\" were=\"\" torment=\"\" that=\"\" monsters=\"\" scary=\"\" just=\"\" they=\"\" wisdom=\"\" represent=\"\" coming=\"\" many=\"\" across=\"\" known=\"\" creature=\"\" mythical=\"\" the=\"\" silhouette=\"\" intimidating=\"\" and=\"\" colors=\"\" vivid=\"\" its=\"\" lore=\"\" of=\"\" centuries=\"\" holds=\"\" release=\"\" blog=\"\" special=\"\" within=\"\" all=\"\" because=\"\" panic=\"\" to=\"\" need=\"\" no=\"\" s=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHear ye, hear ye!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriends, there is a powerful dragon coming out of hiding! But there's no need to panic because it's all within you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special blog release holds centuries of lore in its vivid colors and intimidating dragon silhouette. The mythical creature is known across many cultures, coming to represent protection, leadership, strength, and wisdom. That's right, they aren't just scary monsters that torment villages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, they were often associated with rain and water sources in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/article\/1125\/the-dragon-in-ancient-china\/\"\u003eancient China\u003c\/a\u003e, and with the Spring weather bringing the Northern Hemisphere a rush of water, it's the perfect time to release your inner dragon. 🐉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv for=\"\" order=\"\" height=\"\" scale=\"\" open=\"\" in=\"\" is=\"\" data-mobiledoc='{\"version\":\"0.3.2\",\"atoms\":[],\"cards\":[],\"markups\":[[\"em\"],[\"strong\"]],\"sections\":[[1,\"p\",[[0,[],0,\"The dragon' tough=\"\" help=\"\" waiting=\"\" there=\"\" remember=\"\" you=\"\" leaves=\"\" never=\"\" flow=\"\" ebb=\"\" an=\"\" many=\"\" experience=\"\" moment=\"\" stressful=\"\" such=\"\" through=\"\" push=\"\" dragon=\"\" inner=\"\" rely=\"\" able=\"\" glad=\"\" ensure=\"\" owed=\"\" safety=\"\" affected=\"\" everything=\"\" anything=\"\" know=\"\" want=\"\" would=\"\" news=\"\" these=\"\" side=\"\" other=\"\" if=\"\" decision=\"\" listened=\"\" when=\"\" bad=\"\" mix=\"\" opinions=\"\" lot=\"\" feel=\"\" could=\"\" because=\"\" quieted=\"\" worried=\"\" myself=\"\" found=\"\" sometimes=\"\" publicizing=\"\" thought=\"\" everyone=\"\" not=\"\" informed=\"\" well=\"\" populations=\"\" off-campus=\"\" infected=\"\" clusters=\"\" reporting=\"\" avidly=\"\" were=\"\" we=\"\" final=\"\" during=\"\" culminated=\"\" pandemic=\"\" about=\"\" fear=\"\" fellow=\"\" truth=\"\" confidence=\"\" find=\"\" important=\"\" was=\"\" it=\"\" knew=\"\" i=\"\" university=\"\" small=\"\" even=\"\" work=\"\" unhappy=\"\" people=\"\" from=\"\" responses=\"\" angry=\"\" share=\"\" fair=\"\" my=\"\" had=\"\" student=\"\" former=\"\" a=\"\" heard=\"\" voice=\"\" your=\"\" letting=\"\" up=\"\" stepping=\"\" be=\"\" always=\"\" others=\"\" anxieties=\"\" own=\"\" its=\"\" with=\"\" comes=\"\" fearsome=\"\" so=\"\" being=\"\" fire-breathing=\"\" as=\"\" picture=\"\" and=\"\" roles=\"\" reverse=\"\" can=\"\" that=\"\" tell=\"\" here=\"\" stories=\"\" those=\"\" humans=\"\" powerless=\"\" of=\"\" position=\"\" the=\"\" yourself=\"\" imagine=\"\" to=\"\" common=\"\" more=\"\" much=\"\" but=\"\" unparalleled=\"\" power=\"\" s=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon's power is unparalleled in myths, but it's much more common to imagine yourself in the position of the powerless humans in those stories. I'm here to tell you that you can reverse those roles and picture yourself as that fire-breathing leader!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut being so fearsome comes with its own anxieties. Others won't always be open to you stepping up and letting your voice be heard. As a former student journalist, I've had my fair share of angry responses from people unhappy with my work. But even on the small scale of the university level, I knew it was important to find the confidence to share the truth with my fellow student body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height of fear about the pandemic culminated during my final semester, and we were avidly reporting clusters of infected people in order for the on and off-campus populations to be well informed. Not everyone thought publicizing that was beneficial, and sometimes I found myself worried that my voice was being quieted because it \u003cem\u003eshould \u003c\/em\u003ebe. I could feel my confidence slipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were a lot of opinions in the mix \u003cstrong\u003e— \u003c\/strong\u003egood and bad. It was only when I listened to my own that I knew my final decision. If I were on the other side of these news articles, I would want to know anything and everything that affected my safety. I owed it to those people and myself to ensure that the truth was shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm so glad I was able to rely on my inner dragon to push through such a stressful moment. From that experience and many others, I know that confidence is an ebb and flow but it never leaves you. It's so important to remember that your inner dragon is always there waiting to help you through a tough spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv start=\"\" for=\"\" kind=\"\" action=\"\" translate=\"\" is=\"\" data-mobiledoc='{\"version\":\"0.3.2\",\"atoms\":[],\"cards\":[],\"markups\":[[\"a\",[\"href\",\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/how-to-be-more-confident#8-tips-for-how-to-be-more-confident\"]],[\"strong\"],[\"em\"],[\"a\",[\"href\",\"https:\/\/zox.la\/products\/focus-on-the-positive-v2?variant=34726485950536\"]],[\"a\",[\"href\",\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/breath-of-fire-yoga#benefits\"]],[\"a\",[\"href\",\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/benefits-dragon-fruit\"]]],\"sections\":[[1,\"h2\",[[0,[],0,\"How To Tap Into That Inner Fire\"]]],[1,\"p\",[[0,[],0,\"A dragon' hide=\"\" sure=\"\" make=\"\" just=\"\" you=\"\" notice=\"\" taking=\"\" people=\"\" prepare=\"\" slide=\"\" or=\"\" gut=\"\" boost=\"\" enjoy=\"\" fire=\"\" out=\"\" try=\"\" along=\"\" help=\"\" bit=\"\" soon=\"\" strong=\"\" as=\"\" feeling=\"\" after=\"\" dragon=\"\" of=\"\" power=\"\" harnessing=\"\" push=\"\" it=\"\" worth=\"\" but=\"\" period=\"\" adjustment=\"\" creating=\"\" habits=\"\" catch=\"\" need=\"\" will=\"\" mind=\"\" baby=\"\" through=\"\" way=\"\" then=\"\" more=\"\" gain=\"\" specific=\"\" get=\"\" experience=\"\" tied=\"\" closely=\"\" improve=\"\" want=\"\" how=\"\" tall=\"\" stand=\"\" inward=\"\" outward=\"\" with=\"\" starts=\"\" attitude=\"\" language=\"\" body=\"\" yourself=\"\" mindset=\"\" into=\"\" can=\"\" self-assured=\"\" now=\"\" long=\"\" such=\"\" like=\"\" seem=\"\" missing=\"\" what=\"\" positive=\"\" abilities=\"\" all=\"\" up=\"\" stack=\"\" when=\"\" about=\"\" qualities=\"\" and=\"\" skills=\"\" favorite=\"\" down=\"\" nail=\"\" moment=\"\" take=\"\" than=\"\" better=\"\" knows=\"\" know=\"\" that=\"\" put=\"\" should=\"\" the=\"\" work=\"\" ways=\"\" few=\"\" a=\"\" are=\"\" here=\"\" inner=\"\" your=\"\" release=\"\" practice=\"\" some=\"\" takes=\"\" if=\"\" surprised=\"\" be=\"\" so=\"\" come=\"\" to=\"\" hard=\"\" confidence=\"\" s=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Tap Into That Inner Fire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dragon's confidence is hard to come by, so don't be surprised if it takes some practice to release your inner dragon. Here are a few ways to work on your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/how-to-be-more-confident#8-tips-for-how-to-be-more-confident\"\u003econfidence\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on the positive\u003c\/strong\u003e (someone should \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e put that on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zox.la\/products\/focus-on-the-positive-v2?variant=34726485950536\"\u003ewristband\u003c\/a\u003e 😉)\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Know one knows you better than \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e, so take a moment to nail down your favorite skills and qualities about yourself. When you stack up all your abilities and positive characteristics, what you're missing won't seem like such a long list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice what you preach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Now that you know \u003cem\u003ewhat \u003c\/em\u003eto be self-assured about, you can put it into action. Translate that into a positive mindset (about yourself and your situation) and body language. The \"fake-it-till-you-make-it\" attitude starts with outward action and inward perseverance, so stand tall and be kind to yourself!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand how you want to improve. \u003c\/strong\u003eConfidence is closely tied to practice and experience. Get specific with what you want to gain more confidence for and then work your way up through baby steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your mind and body will need a moment to catch up with the habits you're creating. The adjustment period will be uncomfortable, but so worth it. Push through! You're harnessing the power of the dragon after all!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be feeling as strong as a dragon soon enough, but if you need a bit of help along the way, try out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/breath-of-fire-yoga#benefits\"\u003eBreath of Fire technique\u003c\/a\u003e for nerves, enjoy some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/benefits-dragon-fruit\"\u003edragon fruit\u003c\/a\u003e to boost gut health, or slide Release Your Inner Dragon onto your wrist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv start=\"\" in=\"\" values=\"\" is=\"\" for=\"\" data-mobiledoc='{\"version\":\"0.3.2\",\"atoms\":[],\"cards\":[[\"hr\",{}]],\"markups\":[],\"sections\":[[1,\"p\",[[0,[],0,\"The artist behind Release Your Inner Dragon created this especially for those looking to break out of their mold. Here' hide=\"\" sure=\"\" just=\"\" you=\"\" notice=\"\" taking=\"\" people=\"\" prepare=\"\" love=\"\" relentlessly=\"\" be=\"\" life=\"\" someone=\"\" when=\"\" help=\"\" awaken=\"\" ready=\"\" always=\"\" but=\"\" most=\"\" quietly=\"\" sleeps=\"\" he=\"\" students=\"\" told=\"\" something=\"\" inside=\"\" dragon=\"\" little=\"\" picture=\"\" helps=\"\" find=\"\" tougher=\"\" each=\"\" truth=\"\" live=\"\" them=\"\" allow=\"\" choices=\"\" make=\"\" those=\"\" protect=\"\" strength=\"\" well=\"\" as=\"\" limits=\"\" where=\"\" know=\"\" wearer=\"\" wish=\"\" wisdom=\"\" their=\"\" known=\"\" are=\"\" some=\"\" represent=\"\" truly=\"\" even=\"\" things=\"\" on=\"\" spent=\"\" being=\"\" energy=\"\" time=\"\" much=\"\" that=\"\" realizing=\"\" then=\"\" and=\"\" yourself=\"\" putting=\"\" habit=\"\" into=\"\" fall=\"\" easy=\"\" incredibly=\"\" so=\"\" it=\"\" defend=\"\" zone=\"\" comfort=\"\" of=\"\" out=\"\" stepping=\"\" boundaries=\"\" healthy=\"\" setting=\"\" with=\"\" struggled=\"\" have=\"\" person=\"\" only=\"\" or=\"\" first=\"\" the=\"\" not=\"\" certainly=\"\" am=\"\" i=\"\" wrist=\"\" around=\"\" reminder=\"\" particular=\"\" this=\"\" need=\"\" personal=\"\" a=\"\" from=\"\" grew=\"\" strap=\"\" inner=\"\" your=\"\" my=\"\" idea=\"\" mythical=\"\" her=\"\" about=\"\" say=\"\" to=\"\" had=\"\" nichols=\"\" jennifer=\"\" what=\"\" s=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist behind Release Your Inner Dragon created this especially for those looking to break out of their mold. Here's what Jennifer Nichols had to say about her mythical design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea for my ‘Release your inner dragon’ strap grew from a personal need for this particular reminder around my wrist. I am certainly not the first or only person to have struggled with setting healthy boundaries or stepping out of my comfort zone to defend them! It is so incredibly easy to fall into a habit of putting yourself second, and then realizing that so much of your time\/energy is being spent on things (or even people) that don’t truly represent your values or goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragons, in some mythologies, are known for their wisdom and strength. With this strap, I wish the wearer (and myself) the wisdom to know where their limits are, as well as the strength to protect those boundaries and make choices that allow them to live their truth each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tougher moments, I find it helps to picture a little dragon inside of you (it’s something I’ve told my students too). He (or she, or it!) sleeps quietly most of the time, but is always ready to awaken and help protect you when someone\/something ‘trespasses’ into your life. Be YOU…bravely, fiercely, and relentlessly. Love yourself first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfidence is magnetic, so prepare for people to start taking notice of you. Just make sure to hide your dragon's gold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk soon,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamryn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJ Nichols\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}"
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