Self-worth & Identity
Our sense of self is shaped by experiences, beliefs, and the stories we’ve internalized.
This category dives into the heart of identity and self-worth—exploring the hidden messages we carry about who we are and what we deserve. Through therapy and coaching perspectives, you’ll find support to reframe, reclaim, and rebuild your relationship with yourself.
Being a beginner teaches us to be patient with ourselves. To stay curious when we're uncomfortable. To stay present when outcomes are unclear.
A few weeks ago, I was having dinner with friends when one of them shared her personal challenge: to try something new each month. As she recounted the experiences she had pursued so far this year, I felt admiration rise—and then something else.
We hear a lot about self-care—eat well, sleep, meditate. These things matter. But sometimes, what we need isn’t more advice or another routine. What we need is a deeper way of relating to ourselves.
Life moves quickly. Between work, relationships, and the daily demands of living, there’s often little space to pause.
Resistance is information. When we face a blank page or a creative block, it’s easy to assume something is wrong. But it’s often part of the process. It reflects our fears, perfectionism, or inner doubts—not failure.
It’s a quiet question that lives in many of us: Do I truly deserve love and self-worth? For some, the answer feels clear. For others, it’s complicated. And for many, it’s buried beneath layers of overachievement, perfectionism, or silence.
A friend recently challenged me with a simple but profound invitation: practice deservedness. And ever since, the word has been echoing in my mind. Deservedness. Deservedness. What do I believe I truly deserve?...
What Do I Deserve? Deservedness is a powerful theme that often arises in holistic counseling and life coaching. Many people carry unspoken …