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5 Things You Are Told that Make You a Survival-Me

Here are the 5 most common things people are told — often by society, family, or even themselves — that subtly program them into being a Survival-Me instead of a SuperME:


1. “Be realistic. Don’t aim too high.”

This plants the seed of limitation.
It teaches you to play small, avoid risk, and settle for less than your truth.
Survival-Me thinks: “Stay safe, don’t dream too big.”


2. “Don’t be so emotional.”

This shames authentic feeling.
It tells you to suppress your emotions, wear a mask, and be acceptable — not real.
Survival-Me thinks: “If I show my heart, I’ll be judged.”


3. “What matters most is achievement.”

This drives the constant need to prove.
You start measuring your worth by KPIs, salary, or status — not by who you truly are.
Survival-Me thinks: “If I don’t perform, I’m not enough.”


4. “You’re on your own. No one’s going to save you.”

This breeds isolation and mistrust.
You stop asking for help. You carry everything alone. You wear pride as armour.
Survival-Me thinks: “I must do it all, or I’ll be weak.”


5. “Don’t expect too much. That way you won’t get hurt.”

This creates a lens of cynicism and protection.
You stop opening your heart. You expect rejection, failure, or betrayal — even before it happens.
Survival-Me thinks: “Hope is dangerous. Better to numb out.”


🌱 But here’s the truth:
You were never born to survive.
You were born to rise, love, create, and impact.

And that journey begins when you return to your SuperME — with Purpose, Love, and Gratitude.  To know more about how to Be a SuperME and have a life of happiness, visit https://asiatrainers.org/smubook

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