I recognise the devil

If I were asked to point out the devil, it would be super easy for me.

šŸ’” Iā€™ve walked beside him for longer than I have the courage to admit. But I know him. And I know his strategy with me all too well. Itā€™s not complicated. Itā€™s so dirt simple, itā€™s freakin embarrassing to admit it.

šŸ„¹ Itā€™s a simple thought: ā€˜I am not good enoughā€™.

šŸ„¹ And every time I allow it, I succumb to an illusion, and I torch my dreams, and I stifle the yearnings of my heart.

šŸ’” I know I am not alone.

As accomplished women, we often juggle multiple rolesā€”leader, mother, friend, daughterā€”while carrying dreams close to our hearts. Like superheroes, we do what it takes to meet our obligations in our careers and to support our loved ones, and yet many of us grapple with a nagging feeling that we are not enough.

šŸ„¹ This sensation, subtle at times, and torturous at other times, manifest as self-doubt, feeling ill-prepared, anxiety, or a sense of being overwhelmed, often presenting as the internal voice that questions our worth.

šŸ‘æ For me, these are the feelings that can be likened to how the ā€œdevilā€ shows up in our livesā€”not in a literal sense, but as a metaphor for the limiting beliefs and scarcity mindsets that can pull us off course from our true purpose.

šŸ‘æ It thrives on comparison and fear, whispering that we donā€™t have what it takes to pursue our secret ambitions. Sometimes it belittles these secret desires, and at other times, it blows it out of proportion, making it feel overwhelming.

šŸ‘æ So, when we consider a bold next stepā€”whether itā€™s big or small, professional or personalā€”this voice pipes up, whispering, ā€œAm I equipped for this?ā€ or ā€œAm I the right person for the job?ā€ or ā€œWho am I to do thisā€ and on my all time hit list, “Soon, not now.”

šŸ‘æ Such thoughts can create a disconnect between our current success and our deepest aspirations. We become entangled in a cycle of self-doubt, measuring our worth against others and societal expectations, which can lead to burnout and overwhelm.

šŸ‘æ This is how the ā€œdevilā€ shows up: by keeping us anchored in feelings of inadequacy and scarcity, preventing us from pursuing our heart’s work.

šŸ¤” But what if we embraced the idea that we are Made for More?

āœŠšŸ¼ This empowering notion invites us to recognize our inherent worth and potential. It challenges us to confront the internal barriers that hold us back, encouraging us to cultivate self-awareness. By understanding the roots of our feelings of inadequacy, we can begin to dismantle them.

šŸ™ŒšŸ¼ When we acknowledge and confront these limiting beliefs, we can break free from the cycle of self-doubt and reclaim our power. It requires courage and vulnerability, but the journey is transformative.

šŸ«¶šŸ¼ By pursuing our ambitionsā€”Big or Small, Personal or Professional, Public or Private ā€”we honour our true selves and model resilience for those around us.

šŸ«¶šŸ¼ I deeply believe in the power of connection and community. It has been my salvation every time I felt lost to feelings of Not Enough.

šŸ’ƒšŸ» Thatā€™s why I am excited to announce a series of masterclasses I am hosting under the banner ā€œMade for More.ā€ These sessions will equip you with the tools and support needed to overcome feelings of inadequacy and embrace your potential.

šŸ«¶šŸ¼ Join Me

If youā€™re ready to step into a more authentic and fulfilling version of yourself, I invite you to join the Made for More masterclasses.

In the month of November, in Seeking Self, weā€™ll explore how to cultivate self-awareness, confidence, and connection, empowering you to pursue your dreams boldly. Because you are truly Made for Moreā€”and itā€™s time to step away from smallness and scarcity into your fullness.

Join the first workshop in Made for More, Seeking Self at this link

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