Empowered by Authentic Self

Kathryn J. Raths, LLC photo- Follow your instinct!

Who we perceive ourselves to be and whether we see ourselves as capable of accomplishing our heart’s desires can make or break our success. If you believe you are incapable, your mindset and emotional backing can block you from being capable. If you believe you will fail, you are less likely to overcome the dark energy you exert with such force. Why does it feel so risky to hope for the best? Vulnerability is scary; it takes courage to be hopeful for a positive outcome. 

But the key to putting yourself out there is learning how to be a positive support to yourself, and in doing this, you must redefine the concept of failure. Every time you try something, it's a win regardless of whether you make it to the top; the experience teaches how to better push outside the box, and each time you try, you learn something about yourself if you reflect less critically. 

I have had so many clients who have said, "It's not worth getting my hopes up." However, I challenge them that it is worth it. So, if you tend to see life through a negativity bias, it is time to change this pattern and work hard to be more positive. You’ve heard the expression, “Fake it until you make it,” there is really something to this. Smile when you do not feel like it and cheer yourself onward towards bigger and better things because you are worthy. You do not have to pretend to see rainbows and butterflies but instead, try to mindfully focus on positive potential instead of perpetuating worry and putting your body through the distress of a future failure because when you do this, your body is experiencing the unknown reality of the future as a dark energy in the present. 

The perception of self is foundational to self-esteem; it encases and holds it up, and the belief in self fuels self-agency. But, believing you are unworthy or inadequate emits an energy that tells others the negative message, and suddenly, you are living a self-fulfilled prophecy; life steps up for the pummeling and attacks similar energy from others. 

So, think about all this, and then let me know what you are worthy of? I know it is greatness! If you think negatively, I want you to lasso the thought and then put your hand on your heart and counter it by using the word BUT. If you think, "I can't do this," then, instead, say, " But I can try!"

We must find our strengths and things we value about ourselves and hold onto these attributes to manifest more of the good energy and make it grow. If you are breathing today, your life has value, and you are worthy of a purpose; go out and find it. The only one you have to prove it to is yourself!