Stop wondering 'Am I good enough?' To feel worthy, secure and happy, ask yourself this question instead, says psychologist
"If you want to feel worthy, secure and happy," be yourself, says psychologist Marisa Franco. Here's how.
TL;DR
- Authenticity is the essence of well-being and leads to greater social connection.
- Trying to be liked often backfires; embracing your true self fosters deeper connections.
- Accepting uncomfortable feelings, like fear of rejection, reduces their control over you.
- Cultivating self-compassion and imagining others' perspectives can increase authenticity.
- Writing down benefits of rejection and a list of strengths can build self-assurance.
- Mantras can help shift focus from external approval to self-acceptance.