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How To Feel Worthy Again

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Low self-esteem can affect us at any age. Feeling worthy -that we are “enough,” are feelings that can happen at any stage of life.

 

Anyone who has experienced a divorce, loss of a job, end of a relationship, may experience feelings and emotions that cause us to think “I’m not enough,” “I’m not worthy.”

 

How do we rebuild that sense of worthiness, the sense of deserving love and all the beautiful things that life can bring to us?

 

Here are four ideas of how to feel worthy again.

 

  1. Who is in your inner circle? I've said it a hundred times, and I will keep saying it. Who do you surround yourself with? Are there individuals who trigger that sense of "I'm not enough?” I've learned that I would rather be alone than be around people who make me feel "less than." They trigger something in me that makes me feel that I'm not living up to their expectations, or they bring a sense of stress to my life. Examine how the people in your life make you feel. No one should have the power to make you feel less than what you truly are.

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    1. Worthiness comes from within. We need to be able to look at our lives under a microscope and reveal all the ugly truths. Are we doing things that sabotage our happiness? Are we limiting ourselves because we think we can't do it? Do we judge ourselves every time we look in the mirror? I'll be happy when I lose 10 pounds. I'd be happier if I had those Gucci shoes. We need to learn to be accepting of where we are in this exact moment.

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      1. Find a mentor. Talk to a therapist, coach, mentor or friend. There needs to be a gut-wrenching, honest conversation about what you're feeling. Seek out self-help books, authors or speakers that you connect with. If Tony Robbins isn't your cup of tea, keep looking. I love the book "10% Happier" by Dan Harris because he was trying to figure out meditation, what it was, and how it made him feel. He was able to seek out different teachers, hear them speak, and read about them. There were some he completely didn't connect with, and didn't understand their views or philosophies. In the end, he found meditation made him feel a little happier; a little happiness goes a long way. He trudged through the books and authors to figure out his struggles, and did the work to change himself. We need to do the work to find that sense of worthiness.

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        1. Do things everyday that make you feel worthy. This is tough for some people, but put up post-it notes on your mirror that say, "I am worthy," "I am beautiful," "I am strong." This might feel strange and uncomfortable, but if you are going to manifest what you want and need for your life, you need to start somewhere. Telling yourself that you are worthy, enough, and loved is a great place to start. Try volunteering or helping out a neighbor. Is there a non-profit that interests you, and you’ve always wanted to help out in some way, send the e-mail or phone call and see what you can do to help. Realizing you can help others is a great way to feel that sense of worthiness.

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          Let's not live small and think we don't deserve certain things in our lives. We deserve all the wonderful and beautiful things that life has to offer. We have to realize we are worthy of them and be brave enough to ask for what you want.

           

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          Live With Meaning PodcastBy Michelle Garcia