Am I Enough?
It’s a question I hear often from my clients—sometimes directly, other times subtly woven into the way they speak about themselves: “Am I enough?”
This question is deeply human. Many of us wrestle with our worthiness—in our relationships, as family members, in the workplace, and, most profoundly, within ourselves.
What does it mean to be “enough”?
Being enough means you don’t have to strive to become more worthy, more valid, more accepted, or more loved. The truth is—you already are all of those things. And maybe even more than you realize.
Many people walk through life carrying invisible emotional injuries. Maybe it stems from childhood (we learn so much about our value from early experiences), or from heartbreak, rejection, disappointment, or life just not going the way we’d hoped. These wounds can bruise us deeply—sometimes so deeply it’s hard to see our own value or recognize what we bring to this world.
So, how do you reconnect with the truth that you are enough? Where do you begin?
It starts with self-awareness, and with intentional practices that help you get in touch with who you really are.
Try this:
1. Practice gratitude.
Yes, it might sound cliché, but it’s powerful. Be aware of who you are, what you do, and what you already have going for you. Give yourself a genuine “thank you” for all you’ve accomplished. Write it down—you may be surprised by what you see.
2. Live in alignment with your personal values.
What’s your inner code? What matters most to you? Are you living in a way that reflects those values? If not, pause. Reevaluate. Restart. It’s never too late to head in a new direction.
3. Design your life around what matters most.
Live for you, not for others’ expectations. That’s the most direct path to true happiness and contentment.
4. Connect with your true self.
Step away from the noise, the phone, the distractions. Get still. Really get to know yourself. You are more interesting and unique than you may realize.
5. Create meaningful connections.
We’re not meant to go it alone. Find your people—a community, a group, a cause, a church—something that gives you purpose and passion.
6. Be realistic.
Are your goals grounded in your reality? Dream big, yes, but also get honest about your strengths and limitations. Know yourself well enough to aim high and wisely.
7. Share yourself.
Once you’ve discovered your true strengths and gifts—share them. The world needs what you have. You might inspire someone else simply by being authentic.
8. Be compassionate—with yourself and others.
You may uncover things you don’t love about yourself. That’s okay. Nobody’s perfect. What matters is that you respond with kindness and understanding.
9. Love everything about yourself—even the flaws.
Those imperfections? They’re not shortcomings. They’re part of the rich composition that makes you you. And that’s something to celebrate.
Oh—and by the way…
That’s my corgi Patrick in the corner, wondering if he is enough.
He was.
And so are you.
Talk soon,
Michele
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