Growth mindset

For the longest time, I unknowingly carried a heavy burden—the feeling of not being “enough.” It was a weight I couldn’t shake, no matter how many achievements or accolades I collected.

But today, I want to share a profound revelation—a journey of personal development that led me to discover my true worth, beyond the Olympic status and external validations.

Growing up, I, like so many others, internalized the belief that I wasn’t enough. It was a belief I adopted in a vulnerable moment, a belief that shadowed me throughout my life. And yet, strangely, this feeling of not being enough is what propelled me to become an Olympian.

Becoming an Olympian brought with it a surge of validation. Suddenly, I was seen. I was celebrated. I felt important and significant. The world seemed to affirm that I was indeed “enough.” It was a euphoric moment—one that temporarily silenced the inner critic.

But here’s the twist: even as I was celebrated as an Olympian, underneath the applause and the accolades, that nagging feeling persisted. I realized that the external validation, as sweet as it was, couldn’t fill the void within.

The truth was, my worth was never tied to my achievements or the perceptions of others.

The real growth journey began when I decided to confront this deeply ingrained belief—the belief that I wasn’t enough. It was a process of going within, self-reflection and feeling the pain associated with not feeling enough. I delved into the moments from my past when I had accepted this false belief which formed my mindset. It was an energy that had driven me to great heights, but it also held me hostage.

Through this work, I uncovered the power of self-compassion and self-acceptance. I realized that my worth wasn’t contingent on external factors. It wasn’t defined by medals or applause.

My worth was an inherent part of me, something that had always been there, waiting to be acknowledged.

Becoming an Olympian was an incredible achievement, but it was only a chapter in my journey toward self-discovery. It was a chapter that propelled me to explore the depths of my inner world and uncover the truth—I am enough, just as I am.

I share this story because I know I’m not alone in this struggle. Many of us carry the weight of not feeling enough, a belief forged in our past. It’s an energy that can either paralyze us or propel us.

So, to anyone who has ever felt the grip of not being “enough,” know that you have the power to rewrite your story. Your worth isn’t found in external validations. It’s a profound truth that resides within you, waiting to be embraced.

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