I am now firmly on the “I AM ENOUGH" bandwagon.

Have you ever felt as though you are not enough? That constant feeling of desperation to say those 3 words "I am ENOUGH".

I know I have. The feeling of wanting to be perfect all of the time can get impulsive. Many times in my life I have felt inadequate in some way. Who hasn’t, right? Unfortunately some people struggle their entire lives with finding their own value. My feelings of inadequacy, caused me to self sabotage opportunities, and quit things to avoid disappointment. I bailed out on attending the college of my choice, pursuing my business/starting my blog (in the begining), joining organizations, networking opportunities and the list goes on and on..With me allowing myself to fill my mind with negative thoughts I kept myself from amazing opportunities that could have helped me grow.

Allowing these negative thoughts to consume me I only set myself back. I believe negative emotions do serve a purpose. Their purpose is to signal us that something is not working. Negative emotions are a feedback system of our brain, similar to feeling pain, with which our brain tells us that it is time to make a change. If you desire to feel like you are enough, you have to start by supporting yourself. I started by forgiving myself if I made a mistake, and celebrated that I tried. While focusing on the negatives is rarely as helpful as focusing on the positives, there is important space to be found remembering that nobody is perfect and nobody is living a painless life. Triumph requires an obstacle to be overcome. And everybody is suffering through their own, whether you are close enough to know it or not.

If you need to compare, compare with yourself.

We ought to strive to be the best possible versions of ourselves not only for our own selves, but for the benefit and contribution we can offer to others. Work hard to take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Commit to growing a little bit each day. And learn to celebrate the little advancements you are making without comparing them to others. I chose to love myself, even when I handled a situation poorly. When I started to shift my thoughts, I started to see my life transform. I looked inside myself for love, support, and acceptance. When I started to see myself as worthy, I found situations, jobs, and relationships that empowered me. Support is a key ingredient to shift from not feeling like you are enough, to knowing you are.