Self: Persona + Shadow Ego is the intersection of the persona and the shadow The persona is the traits we have learned to perceive as good and therefore integrate as part of our social mast The shadow is the traits we have learned to perceive as bad and therefore repress The ego is decision maker and tries to fulfill the needs from both sides of the self Behaviors we often perceive as negative are the expression of underdeveloped/repressed shadow traits Practicing shadow work 1. Imagine Dream Life ![[Pasted image 20241105223339.png]] 2. Notice discrepancies 3. Challenge Limiting Beliefs 4. Integrate Shadow