You Really Are Enough

See yourself as beautiful, your the only one that matters

YOU ARE ENOUGH

Feeling like you’re not enough is a common and difficult experience that many people go through at some point in their lives including myself. It can manifest itself in different ways, such as feeling inadequate at work, in relationships, or just generally in life. The good news is that you are not alone, and there are steps you can take to help yourself feel like you are enough.

The first step is to recognize that the belief that you are not enough is often a result of negative self-talk. This can be the voice inside your head that tells you that you’re not smart enough, not attractive enough, not successful enough, or not worthy of love and respect. This self-talk can be so convincing that it becomes a deeply ingrained belief, so it is so important for you to start challenging these negative thoughts.

Challenge

One way to challenge negative self-talk is to try repeating a positive statement that is often the opposite of the negative one.  For ex.  "I am a big dumb dumb" becomes  "I am smart enough, I just made a mistake"  adding enough on the end may help you to believe it more, especially if you find it challenging to accept the positive affirmation "I am smart".  Do this with anything you struggle with excepting as a personal belief.  "I am beautiful enough"  I am successful enough"  "I am smart enough" Repeating these new positive thoughts and ideas over and over again will help it to become ingrained in your subconscious mind, re-shaping your beliefs and attitudes towards that goal. 

Another way to challenge negative self-talk is to reframe it in a more positive way. For example, instead of telling yourself that you’re not smart enough, reframe it as “I am intelligent and capable, and I have valuable skills and talents to offer.”

It's important to recognize that your worth is not determined by anyone or anything else. Your job, your house, your clothes, your thoughts, your feelings, do not define your worth. the power is yours to decide. Choose to embrace yourself for who you are today; no one else's opinion matters. Opt to be happy and love yourself right now; don't wait until….

Because I guarantee until…. Will never come.   You get to choose what makes you successful, you get to choose what makes you worthy, not what you have or what you do. Recognize your own value and worth, and don't let anyone else determine how you feel about yourself. 

And always practice self-compassion. Treat yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding that you would offer to a loved one. This means being gentle with yourself when you make mistakes, reminding yourself of your strengths and accomplishments, and recognizing that you are a work in progress. 

Additionally, surround yourself with positive and supportive people who encourage you to be the best version of yourself. Seek out people who lift you up, support your dreams, and help you see your own worth.

Remember that you are enough, just as you are. You don’t have to be perfect or have everything figured out to be worthy of love, respect, and happiness. You have inherent value simply because you exist, and you deserve to be treated with kindness, compassion, and respect – especially from yourself. So, start telling yourself “I am enough,” and believe it with all your heart. And if you don’t believe you are enough, tell yourself that everyday until you do.

Check out my How to Feel Good Journal; as a guide for more self-love and self-awareness