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5 Things to Say to Yourself Instead of “I’m Not Good Enough”

 


You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” — Maya Angelou

💔 The Lie We All Tell Ourselves

“I’m not good enough.”

It’s the quiet voice that shows up in the mirror, in the middle of meetings, when we compare ourselves online, or when we fall short of a goal. It’s the voice of fear, insecurity, past wounds, perfectionism — and often, someone else’s judgment we accidentally internalized.

Here’s the truth: that voice is a liar.

You are not broken. You are not behind. And you are absolutely enough — even when you’re learning, healing, or figuring it out.

Let’s rewrite that inner narrative. Let’s give you 5 truth-filled things to say to yourself — powerful affirmations to interrupt the cycle of self-doubt and create a new emotional baseline.

1. “I am doing the best I can with what I have, and that’s enough.”

When you feel like you're falling short, remember: survival is an achievement. Showing up, trying again, facing your day even when it’s hard — that counts.

💬 Try this in the mirror:
“My best may look different today, but it still matters.”

2. “I am a work in progress, and that is beautiful.”

Growth is messy. Healing is nonlinear. You’re allowed to evolve slowly. You’re allowed to not have it all figured out.

💡 Perfection is a myth. Progress is magic.

Instead of punishing yourself for not being “there” yet, honor the courage it takes to keep going.

3. “My worth is not tied to productivity, success, or validation.”

You are not your resume. You are not your mistakes. You are not your follower count, income, or output.

Your inherent worth is untouchable — simply because you exist.

💬 Reminder:
“Even when I rest, fail, or pause, I still have value.”

4. “I have overcome so much. I honor the version of me that got me here.”

Pause. Look back. You’ve survived heartache, uncertainty, grief, rejection. You’re still here.

You’ve become your own safe space.
You’ve stitched yourself back together.
You’ve kept choosing life.

💬 Try this:
“I’m proud of the strength I didn’t know I had.”

5. “I am allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress.”

You don’t have to wait until you're healed, successful, or perfect to love yourself. You are worthy of kindness now.

💡 You can be growing and still be enough today.
You can be hurting and still be whole.

💬 Say this out loud:
“I’m worthy of love, grace, and respect — right now.”

💬 Final Thought: Talk to Yourself Like Someone You Love

If you wouldn’t speak to your best friend or child the way you speak to yourself… it’s time to change the script.

You are not too much. You are not not enough. You are not broken.

You are human — and that is sacred.

💖 Bonus Practice: Rewire Your Self-Talk in 3 Minutes a Day

  1. Write down your “I’m not enough” thought.

  2. Ask: Would I say this to a loved one?

  3. Flip it. Turn it into one of the affirmations above.

  4. Repeat it daily. Out loud. In writing. In your heart.

Small words, repeated with love, can shift everything.

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