🔥 "Stop Playing Small: Step Into Your Power & Own Your Magic" (Companion to E10 Sip Tea with Me)
- Lisa Schoenthal
- Mar 20
- 3 min read
Are you ready to stop playing small and start living unapologetically? It’s time to step into your power, embrace your authenticity, and finally claim the space you were meant for. The world doesn’t need a watered-down version of you—it needs YOU in your full, magnetic brilliance.
Why We Play Small—and Why It’s Time to Stop
So many of us hold back, waiting for the ‘right time,’ the ‘right amount of confidence,’ or the ‘right circumstances.’ But here’s the truth—confidence is not a feeling, it’s a decision. You don’t wait for it; you create it by taking action.
Fear of judgment, imposter syndrome, and societal conditioning can keep us stuck in cycles of hesitation. But the moment you recognize that playing small is a disservice to your gifts, your impact, and your purpose, you can finally start showing up fully.
5 Powerful Ways to Step Into Your Magic
1. Confidence is a Decision, Not a Feeling
You don’t wake up one day suddenly feeling fearless. Confidence is built through action. You take the first step, and then the belief follows. Start small—say yes to an opportunity, set a bold boundary, or speak up for yourself. Every action compounds into self-trust.
2. Not Everyone Will Get You—And That’s a Good Thing
Stop bending yourself to fit into spaces that don’t celebrate your magic. The right people will be drawn to you when you show up as your full, authentic self. Own your uniqueness, and trust that your people will find you.
3. Fear of Judgment is Keeping You Stuck
How many times have you held back because of what others might think? The truth? Most people are too wrapped up in their own insecurities to focus on yours. Stop letting imaginary judgments keep you from living your fullest life.
4. You’re Not 'Too Much'—You’re Just Around People Who Play Small
If you’ve been told to ‘tone it down,’ chances are you’re in an environment that doesn’t match your energy. Surround yourself with people who lift, expand, and challenge you. Energy is contagious—when you elevate your circle, you elevate yourself.
5. The Universe Rewards the Bold
When you leap, the universe responds. Taking risks and saying yes—even when you’re unsure—sets energy in motion. Doors open, opportunities unfold, and the right people show up when you commit to your path.
A Powerful Visualization Exercise
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Now, imagine the most confident, magnetic, empowered version of YOU. She moves with certainty, speaks with clarity, and attracts opportunities effortlessly. What does she wear? How does she carry herself? What does she believe about herself?
Now, step into that version of you. Embody her energy. Own her confidence. Because she isn’t a far-off dream—she’s already within you, waiting for you to claim her.
Journal Prompts to Step Into Your Power
Where in my life am I shrinking myself to fit in?
If I had zero fear, what bold move would I make right now?
What is one thing I’ve been waiting for ‘the right time’ to do—and what would happen if I just DID IT today?
💥 Challenge: Within the next 24 hours, do ONE thing that your highest self would do. Just one. Watch how it shifts your energy.
Affirmations to Own Your Magic
✨ I trust myself to take bold action, even before I feel ready.
✨ I release the need for approval—my path is mine to walk.
✨ I am magnetic, powerful, and meant for BIG things.
Final Thoughts: Your Time is NOW
Listen, you are here to take up space, to be seen, and to live fully. The world needs you to shine, not just for yourself, but for those who need your light. When you own your magic, you inspire others to do the same.
🔥 Before you go, I have one quick ask. If this post lit you up, share it with a friend who needs to hear this message. And be sure to tune in to next week's podcast of "Sip Tea with Me" on your favorite player, when we dive into ‘Failure: Friend or Foe?’ We’re flipping the script on failure and showing you how to use it as fuel for your biggest breakthroughs. You do NOT want to miss this one!
Now go—own your magic. ✨
