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You are not a backup plan

You are not a backup plan - quote by Shashi Pallava, Life, Relationship & Mindset Coach

Stop auditioning for a place you already belong.

Agar aapko baar-baar khud ko saabit karna pad raha hai — to sawaal aap par nahi, us jagah par hai.

Audition tab tak chalta hai jab tak aap maante hain ki jagah aapko milni baaki hai. Jis din aap maan leti hain ki jagah aapki thi hi, audition apne aap band ho jaata hai.

Ye sochne ki baat hai: aap kis rishte mein abhi bhi apni jagah kama rahi hain?

Agar ye aapki baat lag rahi hai, ek free demo session par baat karte hain — WhatsApp par message kijiye.

Try this today

  1. Write down what you keep doing to “earn” your place with this person.
  2. Ask honestly: would I accept this if a friend described it to me?
  3. Choose one thing you will stop over-giving this week – and notice what changes.

Questions women often ask

How do I know if I’m someone’s second choice?

Look at patterns, not promises: who makes plans, who waits, who explains. If you are always the one adjusting, you are carrying the relationship alone.

How can I stop seeking validation in relationships?

Begin by giving yourself what you keep asking others for – time, respect, rest. When your worth is not on the table every day, you stop auditioning for it.

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Shashi Pallava, Life, Relationship and Mindset Coach

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Shashi Pallava

Life, Relationship & Mindset Coach

Shashi works with women on mindset, confidence, emotional well-being and relationships, through coaching conversations, practical mindset tools and an NLP-based approach. Life Coaching Certified (Alison), 4+ years of practice. Sessions in English, Hindi and Hinglish, fully online.

Is this your story too?

Start with the free live webinar — or just message Shashi and say what feels heaviest right now.