Self-Worth: You Are ENOUGH

When I first read the quote “You are ENOUGH!” I cried. I guess I never thought I was ENOUGH. I fell in love with the word ENOUGH. Was it a strong word? Was it an impartial word? Did it just mean ‘mediocre’ or did it mean ‘better than’? (Did I mention I spend a lot of time analyzing the shit out of the meaning of a word?)

To me it seemed too simple to cause such a reaction like crying. The reality of it was that it made me try to figure out my worth. Was I WORTHY of being enough (whatever the hell that means)? They touch upon so many things WORTHY and ENOUGH. Am I pretty enough, skinny enough, smart enough, dedicated enough? Am I worth the $300 highlights, worthy of a higher paying job, worthy of the husband I consider to be hotter than me?

Then it hit me. What do I need to do to feel like I AM ENOUGH? Because, ya know what, most days I would say I am not WORTHY and I am NOT ENOUGH. So here is what I came up with to feel like I am ENOUGH.

:: A Daily Practice of Gratitude

Being grateful what we already have is a truly mindful practice. It can be as simple as the hot cup of coffee with the perfect amount of cream in it enjoyed in peace or your health because you have had to overcome some shitty health conditions. Whatever it is, be sure to acknowledge what you are grateful for each day.

:: Flip the Script on Pre-Conditioning

I was raised to be a good girl, to follow the rules, and to listen to authority; to smile and keep your feelings to yourself. But that’s not really who I am. I have tremendous anxiety because I don’t want people to be mad at me because I didn’t follow the rules, at my own damn expense. Well I am done with that shit. Life is too short. I will tell you exactly how I feel if you press me hard enough and I will work on the anxiety that comes with those difficult conversations because I want to flip the script on my pre-conditioning. Being aware of these pre-conditions is just the start to accepting who we truly are and being ENOUGH.

:: Positive Affirmations

I know, it’s so cliche’, but it really works. Just realizing your inner dialogue about yourself will help you change how you think and feel about yourself. I am a closet meltdown kinda girl. I scream, sob, and call myself names in my car and in the shower when I am all alone, and honey, it ain’t pretty. But now I realize what I am saying and I am freakin’ mean to myself. I seriously Mean-Girl the shit out of myself. I have started to say nice things to myself when I fell like doing this mean stuff. I tell myself that I am Enough. I am worth being financially abundant. I am radiant when I smile and laugh. I simply look up positive affirmations each day and I find one or two that resonate and I write it in my journal or on my calendar and it helps a lot. Raise your own vibration with positive thoughts and phrases.

:: Move Your Body

Dance. Walk. Run. Peloton. Lift weights. Whatever makes you a little sweaty and raises your heart rate. I will remind you that endorphins are a real thing and they make a difference in how you feel about yourself. So no more excuses. Just 30 minutes a day of moving your body is all you need to feel a little more confident about your body and your mind will have clarity to get things done so you feel productive, all important aspects of feeling WORTHY.

:: Choose Kindness

Recently, I have fallen down the rabbit hole of negativity and despair. I have been complaining about everyone and everything. I have forgotten how to be kind and I feel really crappy about myself. I don’t want to be that hardened bitch that rears her ugly head spewing venom. I want to be more gentle with others so that I can be more gentle on myself. I want to be someone others want to be around and to feel good about the things I say and do. When I choose kindness I never regret it.

With all of these little daily reminders I have slowly become ENOUGH. I deserve to be with someone who loves me for me. I am smart enough to get the job done and hold that conversation with that intelligent friend. I am WORTHY of my highlights because it makes me glow and I work hard to earn my income that pays for those damn highlights. I find the good parts of my body that should be accentuated with the clothes I choose to wear and I ROCK the shit out of those jeans.

We would love to hear how you are ENOUGH and what you are WORTHY of! Please share in the comments below.

Peace. Love. Laughter.

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