Inner Work 101
We would like to clear up some of the confusion there may be about what inner work is and why it's important to make it a regular habit
The basics
Inner Work Essentials
Inner Work Essentials
1 What is inner work?
1 What is inner work?
Inner work is the regular activity the evolving human must engage in whereby they observe, examine, and/or neutralize, the mundane occurrences and interactions in their lives, which may be impacting their ability to access, or harness, their core self.
Inner work is the regular activity the evolving human must engage in whereby they observe, examine, and/or neutralize, the mundane occurrences and interactions in their lives, which may be impacting their ability to access, or harness, their core self.
2 Why is inner work necessary?
2 Why is inner work necessary?
Inner work is necessary because it serves to keep the pathways from one's core self to the world, as clear as possible, so they are always able to show up as their true and authentic self. Being able to maintain the presence of one's authentic self enables one to remain aligned with their intended path so they may journey through the life, and have the experiences, they desire and which serve their highest good.
Inner work is necessary because it serves to keep the pathways from one's core self to the world, as clear as possible, so they are always able to show up as their true and authentic self. Being able to maintain the presence of one's authentic self enables one to remain aligned with their intended path so they may journey through the life, and have the experiences, they desire and which serve their highest good.
3 Who is required to do inner work?
3 Who is required to do inner work?
If it is one's interest to be the best version of themselves, or to sustain an existence where they are continuously evolving, doing one's inner work is a non-negotiable. A regular practice of inner work should be part of the evolving human's personal hygiene regimen and overall health habits.
If it is one's interest to be the best version of themselves, or to sustain an existence where they are continuously evolving, doing one's inner work is a non-negotiable. A regular practice of inner work should be part of the evolving human's personal hygiene regimen and overall health habits.
The benefits
Inner work benefits
Inner work benefits
What are the benefits to doing inner work?
What are the benefits to doing inner work?
There are many benefits to doing one's inner work which will vary for each individual, and we've listed several here:
There are many benefits to doing one's inner work which will vary for each individual, and we've listed several here:
1 Healing - Heal past hurts and traumas that you may still be carrying with you which may be harmfully impacting your current life
1 Healing - Heal past hurts and traumas that you may still be carrying with you which may be harmfully impacting your current life
2 Clarity - Maintain a clear view of your life's circumstances which enables you to take appropriate action as needed
2 Clarity - Maintain a clear view of your life's circumstances which enables you to take appropriate action as needed
3 Fearless Focus - Strengthens you so that very little outside of yourself can rattle you or shift you away from your path
3 Fearless Focus - Strengthens you so that very little outside of yourself can rattle you or shift you away from your path
4 Precise Decisioning - Allows for you to make necessary decisions which serve your highest good without using force or expending much effort
4 Precise Decisioning - Allows for you to make necessary decisions which serve your highest good without using force or expending much effort
5 Self-Acceptance - Ability to more easily love and accept yourself which gives you the ability to love and accept others
5 Self-Acceptance - Ability to more easily love and accept yourself which gives you the ability to love and accept others
6 Self-Confidence - Banishes 'imposter syndrome' and allows you to stand firmly without feeling you are in someone else's shoes
6 Self-Confidence - Banishes 'imposter syndrome' and allows you to stand firmly without feeling you are in someone else's shoes
7 Accountability - Accept responsibility for the authority over your life
7 Accountability - Accept responsibility for the authority over your life
8 Continuous Growth - Able to molt into new upgraded versions of yourself and be the best you that you can be
8 Continuous Growth - Able to molt into new upgraded versions of yourself and be the best you that you can be
The drawbacks
Inner work drawbacks
Inner work drawbacks
What are the drawbacks to doing inner work?
What are the drawbacks to doing inner work?
Although highly beneficial to personal growth, doing one's inner work is not always a rosey experience. Some drawbacks include:
Although highly beneficial to personal growth, doing one's inner work is not always a rosey experience. Some drawbacks include:
1 Irreversible - Evolving means that returning to a prior version of yourself is nearly impossible. In the long run, this is generally a good thing, but in the beginning, the new frontiers you experience may feel scary, causing you to want to go back to what is familiar.
1 Irreversible - Evolving means that returning to a prior version of yourself is nearly impossible. In the long run, this is generally a good thing, but in the beginning, the new frontiers you experience may feel scary, causing you to want to go back to what is familiar.
2 Inertia - If you have not been in the practice of doing your inner work, getting started can feel like a jolt to your old way of living.
2 Inertia - If you have not been in the practice of doing your inner work, getting started can feel like a jolt to your old way of living.
3 Responsibility - Having to come to terms with how you have more of an impact on what you experience in life than you may want to admit
3 Responsibility - Having to come to terms with how you have more of an impact on what you experience in life than you may want to admit
4 Work - Transitioning from simply understanding the actions you must take to shift your life, and then actually taking those actions requires work
4 Work - Transitioning from simply understanding the actions you must take to shift your life, and then actually taking those actions requires work
5 Self-Confronting - As you uncover more about your true self, you are constantly confronted with the question of whether you want to truly know your true self
5 Self-Confronting - As you uncover more about your true self, you are constantly confronted with the question of whether you want to truly know your true self
6 Identity Ownership - Being aware of and accepting your true self can be a heavy responsibility for those who are not ready to carry it
6 Identity Ownership - Being aware of and accepting your true self can be a heavy responsibility for those who are not ready to carry it
7 Boundaries - Having to let go of what no longer serves you can be intimidating when you don't know what comes next
7 Boundaries - Having to let go of what no longer serves you can be intimidating when you don't know what comes next
The myths
Inner work myths
Inner work myths
Some myths that exist regarding inner work
Some myths that exist regarding inner work
Let's dispel some myths around what inner work is, who it's for and why you should do it
Let's dispel some myths around what inner work is, who it's for and why you should do it
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MYTH: Inner work is just shadow work
Aspects of inner work comprise shadow work, however, doing one's inner work spans many areas of one's life beyond shadow work
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MYTH: Inner work is just shadow work
Aspects of inner work comprise shadow work, however, doing one's inner work spans many areas of one's life beyond shadow work
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MYTH: Inner work is just shadow work
Aspects of inner work comprise shadow work, however, doing one's inner work spans many areas of one's life beyond shadow work
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MYTH: Inner work is done to advance your career
Though external manifestations can and do result from doing one's inner work, it is primarily done for one's internal evolution.
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MYTH: Inner work is done to advance your career
Though external manifestations can and do result from doing one's inner work, it is primarily done for one's internal evolution.
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MYTH: Inner work is done to advance your career
Though external manifestations can and do result from doing one's inner work, it is primarily done for one's internal evolution.
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MYTH: Inner work is only for traumas
Trauma may be where most tend to start their inner work journeys, but inner work methods can be applied to many facets of life
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MYTH: Inner work is only for traumas
Trauma may be where most tend to start their inner work journeys, but inner work methods can be applied to many facets of life
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MYTH: Inner work is only for traumas
Trauma may be where most tend to start their inner work journeys, but inner work methods can be applied to many facets of life
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MYTH: Inner work is primarily for executives
Humans from all walks of life must do their inner work; inner work is not a luxury, but an obligation for one's evolution.
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MYTH: Inner work is primarily for executives
Humans from all walks of life must do their inner work; inner work is not a luxury, but an obligation for one's evolution.
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MYTH: Inner work is primarily for executives
Humans from all walks of life must do their inner work; inner work is not a luxury, but an obligation for one's evolution.
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MYTH: My life is too messed up for inner work to help me
Complexity exists in everyone's life in some manner; inner work is here to help all who are willing to do the work to evolve.
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MYTH: My life is too messed up for inner work to help me
Complexity exists in everyone's life in some manner; inner work is here to help all who are willing to do the work to evolve.
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MYTH: My life is too messed up for inner work to help me
Complexity exists in everyone's life in some manner; inner work is here to help all who are willing to do the work to evolve.
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MYTH: I am too young, or too old to start my inner work
This is false; in fact, the age you learn about the concept of inner work, is probably the best age for you to start doing it.
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MYTH: I am too young, or too old to start my inner work
This is false; in fact, the age you learn about the concept of inner work, is probably the best age for you to start doing it.
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MYTH: I am too young, or too old to start my inner work
This is false; in fact, the age you learn about the concept of inner work, is probably the best age for you to start doing it.
Programs
Inner Work Made Simple helps you do your inner work in ways that suit you
Our Flagship Training Program
Our Flagship Training Program
Our Flagship Training Program