Have you discarded the work armour?

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Did you even realise you were wearing work armour? 

14th September 2021

Like it or not we all wear it…the suit, the tie, the heels, the makeup, and the big sunnies we hide behind driving to the office!

Physically mine used to be the hair, makeup, dresses and heels…looking the part was important. Yes, it is still important to look our best as it gives us a sense of professionalism and valour. Looking the part is good for the ego (even if it’s only from the shoulders up at the moment!).

Armour is not all about our outer appearance. Armour is also what we say, do and think.

But it can also give people the completely wrong impression of you. Don’t know how many times I’ve been told by people that they thought I was a proper bitch when they saw me first…of course, then they got to know me and realised my bark was far worse than my bite (yes, a dog related idiom had to be used!).

But armour is not all about our outer appearance. Armour is also what we say, do and think. Armour can also present as defensive and destructive behaviours whether we realise it or not. Armour can exhibit itself as a responsive anger, criticising, petulance, dishonesty, deceitfulness and avoidance.

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