Why Playing Small Feels Safe and How to Stop Doing It

Let’s be real: playing small can feel safe. You avoid attention, criticism, failure. But what’s the cost of that safety? You also avoid growth, joy, impact, and alignment.

Playing small shows up as downplaying your ideas, holding back your voice, or saying yes when you mean no. It’s sneaky, but powerful. To stop doing it, start noticing when you shrink. Ask yourself, “Am I holding back to stay safe, or to stay true?” Boldness doesn’t mean reckless it means real. Owning your truth, setting boundaries, and going after what you actually want. You weren’t made to dim. You were made to live big.