It’s never too late. Therapy works. Developing self awareness and challenging beliefs works. Finding good people who support and love you works. They are out there. Our minds really can reorganise and alter how it sees things we couldn’t before.
Have you ever shifted your view of yourself or potential for the better? What old beliefs have you let go of? What self-beliefs do you have that you could challenge today?
In answer to this question I am currently working on a few myself. Understanding how the belief of simply not being ‘good enough’ has restricted my ability to be myself & be fully in this experience of living. I am pushing myself consistently & repeatedly asking myself ‘what’s the worst that can happen?’ & it’s working! I’m doing things I wouldn’t have even imagined a few months ago…
I never imagined that I would be good enough to write in public. That anyone would want to read my words. And here I am doing it. I do still feel anxiety when I post, and your support in all ways here really spurs me on. What about you? What self beliefs have you challenged? Come and read Mary's story and join in the conversation.
I can relate to Mary's story too-I grew up in a large family, all close in age, our parents loved us but didn't know how to express it and kept doing good deeds outside the family, rather than learning to love themselves and their children. We were emotionally neglected.
I have definitely suffered from low self esteem and lack of confidence and only found fulfilling work once I was in my fifties, when a work colleague encouraged me to retrain.
Hi Shirley, thank you for sharing your experience here. It sounds like your colleague provided a nudge you needed and I’m glad to hear it. I’m not able to run zooms, but do join in with the Bloom sessions starting soon on Fridays, which will help you build up those lost parts. I have a post about it later today. I wonder if you’d like the New Year journaling if you haven’t already: https://lettersfromtherapy.substack.com/p/2025-your-year-to-bloom-set-gentle
Divorcing my husband, which I came to understand through therapy was my father with a better job, I learned I could be me and accepted as such. I’m still working on boundaries but I am free to do as I please.
This is such a powerful story Kate. As an ex-therapist myself I have had similar experiences. My heart fills with joy when I hear of transformations which lead to an individual embracing the life they can lead when they understand & challenge limiting self belief. We all deserve to live life to our full potential.
What a wonderful story 🥰 I was trapped for years with the belief that I wasn't good enough or worthy of xyz.. but now.. finally.. in my 40's and with a lot of self reflection, therapy and healing.. I KNOW that I am good enough to do the things I really want to do.. and I AM worthy of love and kindness ❤️ It really is life changing! 👍
Thank you Kate, Mary’s story resonates with my own in ways that have allowed me to stop and reflect once again. I was definitely loved and wanted as a child, but for a multitude of reasons I don’t think I received much positive reinforcement which has led to a lifelong struggle with self esteem. But I’m learning, and hopefully changing. What I do need to do is somehow make and protect time to work through some of the resources you share, I have great intentions but… Any tips on making it happen?! x
My story is similar Vanessa, we do need some praise and a little acknowledgement through our lives too. But we can also refer to our own opinions! Yes I was wondering about offering a zoom group of some kind, to help people focus. Would you attend something like that? In the meantime perhaps pick a weekly time you can spend an hour or 30 mins to go through everything. Do you have any ideas yourself of what might help? X
Actually I’d love a zoom group or similar, I’ve done a few journaling zooms and find the accountability is perfect for me. But in any case setting and honouring boundaries regarding my time is something I’m working on! xx
Have you ever shifted your view of yourself or potential for the better? What old beliefs have you let go of? What self-beliefs do you have that you could challenge today?
In answer to this question I am currently working on a few myself. Understanding how the belief of simply not being ‘good enough’ has restricted my ability to be myself & be fully in this experience of living. I am pushing myself consistently & repeatedly asking myself ‘what’s the worst that can happen?’ & it’s working! I’m doing things I wouldn’t have even imagined a few months ago…
That’s such a good question to ask yourself. Keep going! ✨🙌🏻
I never imagined that I would be good enough to write in public. That anyone would want to read my words. And here I am doing it. I do still feel anxiety when I post, and your support in all ways here really spurs me on. What about you? What self beliefs have you challenged? Come and read Mary's story and join in the conversation.
I can relate to Mary's story too-I grew up in a large family, all close in age, our parents loved us but didn't know how to express it and kept doing good deeds outside the family, rather than learning to love themselves and their children. We were emotionally neglected.
I have definitely suffered from low self esteem and lack of confidence and only found fulfilling work once I was in my fifties, when a work colleague encouraged me to retrain.
I would love a zoom group.
Hi Shirley, thank you for sharing your experience here. It sounds like your colleague provided a nudge you needed and I’m glad to hear it. I’m not able to run zooms, but do join in with the Bloom sessions starting soon on Fridays, which will help you build up those lost parts. I have a post about it later today. I wonder if you’d like the New Year journaling if you haven’t already: https://lettersfromtherapy.substack.com/p/2025-your-year-to-bloom-set-gentle
Kate ✨
Divorcing my husband, which I came to understand through therapy was my father with a better job, I learned I could be me and accepted as such. I’m still working on boundaries but I am free to do as I please.
It’s great to have awareness of our patterns so we don’t repeat them. You set yourself free, and yes to good boundaries - they bring freedom too!
This is a lovely poignant illustration of the magic that unfolds in the therapy room 😊
Thanks Vicki, such lovely work! ✨
Yes, it truly is an honour and a privilege to sit alongside people on these journeys ❤
This is such a powerful story Kate. As an ex-therapist myself I have had similar experiences. My heart fills with joy when I hear of transformations which lead to an individual embracing the life they can lead when they understand & challenge limiting self belief. We all deserve to live life to our full potential.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks Karen! It’s hard sometimes but the most beautiful job in the world 🙏🏻✨
Isn’t it just! & such a privilege to support people on their journeys of self-discovery 🙏🏼
So true! ☺️
What a wonderful story 🥰 I was trapped for years with the belief that I wasn't good enough or worthy of xyz.. but now.. finally.. in my 40's and with a lot of self reflection, therapy and healing.. I KNOW that I am good enough to do the things I really want to do.. and I AM worthy of love and kindness ❤️ It really is life changing! 👍
Thank you Kate, Mary’s story resonates with my own in ways that have allowed me to stop and reflect once again. I was definitely loved and wanted as a child, but for a multitude of reasons I don’t think I received much positive reinforcement which has led to a lifelong struggle with self esteem. But I’m learning, and hopefully changing. What I do need to do is somehow make and protect time to work through some of the resources you share, I have great intentions but… Any tips on making it happen?! x
My story is similar Vanessa, we do need some praise and a little acknowledgement through our lives too. But we can also refer to our own opinions! Yes I was wondering about offering a zoom group of some kind, to help people focus. Would you attend something like that? In the meantime perhaps pick a weekly time you can spend an hour or 30 mins to go through everything. Do you have any ideas yourself of what might help? X
Actually I’d love a zoom group or similar, I’ve done a few journaling zooms and find the accountability is perfect for me. But in any case setting and honouring boundaries regarding my time is something I’m working on! xx
Very moving 💕