Most of us don't feel as though we're good enough. Sound familiar?

Confidence is a fickle figure and is closely related to feelings of self-worth. So many of us don’t feel confident in every, or even any aspect of our lives. But what if you understood that identity actually plays a significant role in how you perceive yourself?

It can determine how you think, feel and plan for your future self, and can creep into all the different parts of your life. For some people, when your identity as one thing is so deeply wrapped up in who you are, any little cracks can throw you into a whirlwind of despair. It can lead to unhealthy romantic relationships and having unfair demands placed on you in the workplace. 

The first step to shifting the "not good enough" internal narrative is recognizing that what you’re up against is years and years of conditioning. The good news is it's possible to retrain your brain!

In today’s episode, we want to reinforce the idea that you exist, therefore you are worthy. Your self-esteem and self-confidence is inherent, you just need to nurture it a little bit more. 

At the end of the episode, you will be left with an action item for the week, and that is to embrace the challenge of investing in and advocating for your future self. 

Tune in to hear about how to be more confident for your future self and make the most of your time on earth. 

***This episode originally aired October 6, 2021***

Topic discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Zhang’s journey from a shy child to a much more confident adult
• Detaching the end result from your self-worth
• Identity plays a huge role in how you perceive yourself
• You exist, therefore you are worthy
• Advocating for your future self
• Recognizing your own role in your discomfort
• Our invitation to make the most of your time here on earth
  
  

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