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The Art Of Being You: A Self-Expression Journey
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Corso di 10 giorni

The Art Of Being You: A Self-Expression Journey

Di Ashley Chymiy

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We all have something unique and valuable to offer the world — but perfectionism, self-doubt, and the fear of judgment can make it hard to show up fully and express ourselves freely. This ten-day course is an invitation to change that. Through guided meditation, mindfulness practices, and daily affirmations, you'll learn to quiet your inner critic, release comparison, and reconnect with the creative, expressive, one-of-a-kind person you already are. Over ten days you'll explore how to navigate perfectionism and embrace imperfection, overcome creative blocks and tap into your natural inspiration, let go of comparison and step into your own light, and share your voice, ideas, and perspective with confidence and ease. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone who wants to feel more free and authentic in how you show up — this course will help you trust yourself, express yourself fully, and shine in the way only you can. Your voice matters. The world needs it. I'll see you in Lesson 1!

Ashley Chymiy

Boulder, Colorado, USA

Ashley Chymiy is a certified mindfulness and compassion meditation teacher living in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and three sweet fur babies. In this course, Creative Authenticity: Share Your Voice with Confidence, Ashley combines mindfulness, positive psychology, and creative exploration to help you reconnect with your true self...

Lezione 1
Tuning Into You
In this session, we explore how tuning into your own inner experience can reignite your connection to your true self and fuel authentic expression. Often, we prioritize others’ expectations and lose sight of our own feelings, desires, and curiosities. Through gentle practices, we’ll begin to notice and savor our personal experiences, reconnecting with the unique qualities that make us who we are. This process of tuning in to yourself helps cultivate a sense of freedom and confidence in expressing your true voice. We’ll close with a meditation and affirmations to reinforce this reconnection to your authentic self.
Lezione 2
Your Ever-Changing Self
In this session, we will explore how self-expression changes from moment to moment, and how embracing that change can lead to more freedom and authenticity. Often, we may feel pressured to express ourselves in a consistent or fixed way, but our thoughts, feelings, and creative impulses are fluid, just like ripples on a pond. We’ll practice noticing and accepting these shifts without judgment, letting go of the need for consistency, and embracing the beauty of evolving expression. We will close this session with a short meditation and affirmations to help reinforce the idea of moment-to-moment authenticity in your self-expression.
Lezione 3
Releasing Perfectionism
In this session, we’ll explore how perfectionism often holds us back from expressing ourselves fully. Whether in creative work or everyday communication, the pressure to get things "just right" can stifle spontaneity and joy. Today, we’ll learn how to release this need for perfection and focus instead on the process of creating and expressing with freedom. Through mindfulness and self-compassion, we’ll begin to embrace imperfection as a natural and valuable part of our journey. We’ll end with a meditation and affirmations to help you shift toward a more open, playful, and authentic form of self-expression.
Lezione 4
From Self-Doubt To Self-Trust
In this session, we’ll explore how the inner critic—often a well-meaning but overprotective voice—can hold us back from expressing ourselves fully. Rather than resisting or silencing this voice, we’ll learn to meet it with compassion, recognizing its fears while gently moving beyond them. Through mindfulness and self-compassion, we’ll practice shifting from harsh self-criticism to more supportive inner dialogue, allowing us to express ourselves with greater freedom and confidence. We’ll finish with a meditation and affirmations to help integrate this compassionate approach into your daily life.
Lezione 5
Tap Into Your Creative Flow
In this session, we’ll explore how to overcome creative blocks and tap into a steady flow of inspiration. Often, we think creativity comes in flashes, arriving only when we feel inspired, but creativity is always available to us when we approach it mindfully. Today, we’ll learn to see creative energy as a constant, like a flowing river, and practice ways to access it more easily, even when we feel stuck. By showing up consistently and allowing ourselves to be present in the moment, we can find inspiration in both the world around us and within ourselves. We’ll close with a meditation and affirmations to help you reconnect with your creative flow.
Lezione 6
Releasing Comparison
In this session, we’ll focus on cultivating a mindset of abundance and embracing our unique path. When we let go of comparison and competition, we create more space to celebrate our own strengths and share our voice freely. Today, we’ll explore how shifting from comparison to gratitude allows us to see our worth and contributions with greater clarity. By recognizing that each person’s journey is different, we can step fully into our own power, expressing ourselves with confidence and authenticity. We’ll finish with a meditation and affirmations to support this empowering shift in perspective.
Lezione 7
Quiet The Mind, Free The Voice
In this session, we’ll explore the powerful connection between mindfulness and creativity. When we practice mindfulness, we become more present, allowing us to tune into our authentic thoughts and feelings without judgment. This presence helps clear away the mental clutter that often blocks creative flow. Today, we’ll focus on how mindfulness can enhance your creative process by allowing you to notice your ideas and inspirations more fully, without getting caught up in distractions or self-criticism. We’ll end with meditation and affirmations to support you in integrating mindfulness into your daily creative practice.
Lezione 8
Cultivating Your Creative Practice
In this session, we’ll explore how to cultivate a sustainable creative practice, much like tending a garden. Just as a garden thrives with regular care and attention, your creativity flourishes when you nurture it consistently. Today, we’ll focus on building habits that support your creative process, allowing your ideas to grow and blossom over time. By mindfully choosing to water the seeds of curiosity, self-compassion, and persistence, you can create an inner environment where your authentic self-expression can thrive. We’ll close with a meditation and affirmations to help you cultivate a steady, joyful creative practice.
Lezione 9
Shining Your Light
In this session, we’ll explore the power of sharing your unique voice and gifts with the world. Just like a lighthouse shines to guide ships safely to shore, your authentic expression has the potential to light the way for others. Today, we’ll focus on embracing the courage to be seen and heard, trusting that your contribution matters, no matter how small or imperfect it may seem. By letting go of the need for external validation and shining brightly from within, you can inspire others while staying true to yourself. We’ll close with a meditation and affirmations to help you confidently share your light with the world.
Lezione 10
Rewire And Rise
In this final session, we’ll explore how visualization can help us reshape old habits and create new patterns of self-expression. By mentally rehearsing moments when we’ve held back or stayed small, we can begin to imagine ourselves making more empowered, authentic choices. Visualization strengthens the neural pathways that support new behaviors, allowing us to shift from self-doubt and hesitation to confidence and creativity. Today, we’ll practice visualizing the moments where we want to show up more fully, setting the stage for lasting change. We’ll close with a meditation and affirmations to anchor these new habits in your daily life.

Recensioni recenti

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Lilian
January 16, 2026
I really liked the course! I found the analogies you proposed very powerful. They helped me better understand the concepts developed. I'm going to take the course once again to delve into everything that was discussed. Thank you very much! Namaste
Tom
November 6, 2025
Lovely course and teacher
Jenny
March 9, 2025
Thank you Ashley for your kind voice and gentle guidance 🙏🏼 This is a course I’ll repeat to keep encouraging myself to show up more and share my heart authentically.
Brian
February 20, 2025
This is a great course with many beautiful, mindful suggestions to nurture creativity and self expression. Ashley has a lovely calming voice that helps the process of self discovery to be pleasant and interesting. You will grow in some way through the time spent learning and experiencing.
Steven
February 7, 2025
Lovely! Authentic, genuine, real, wonderful soothing voice, great texts and production, thank you.
Rebecca
November 16, 2024
Ashley - thank you from the bottom of my heart for the gift of this course. Each day provided personal insights and reminders of the ways I can choose to show up in my life. The daily meditations and affirmations felt authentic and doable. Your voice is lovely. It’s clear you took great care and time in creating this course. I will revisit it. Deep gratitude to you!
KatieG
November 5, 2024
At 68, I’ve been working on finding and expressing my creative energy and authentic voice over years. It has become easier with practice, intentionality and trust, AND with more tools and reminders as this course offers. Thank you and I look forward to hearing more! 🙏🏼❤️
Wendy
October 30, 2024
Beautiful course to really soak in. Worth a repeat! Thank you for sharing your messages here.
Dana
October 27, 2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful course. I’ll be returning to it often.

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