Part 3: What I’ve Learned Quitting My Dream Job
Worthiness. This theme has been surfacing a lot for me over the past few months. Recently, I had a realization: the first step to change is believing you are worthy of it. Let me say it again.
You are worthy of your dream life.
I know this might sound painfully obvious, but it wasn’t until recently that I understood how my own sense of unworthiness had been holding me back from taking a chance on myself.
How did this show up in my life?
I didn’t believe I could experience freedom in my work.
I didn’t believe I could make money doing something that didn’t completely drain my energy.
I didn’t believe I deserved abundance if I wasn’t giving away every part of myself.
I didn’t believe I was worthy of living for myself instead of others.
These were some of the big "aha" moments for me. I grew up equating success with hard work, even if it came at the expense of my health, energy, happiness, and relationships. Not just success, but safety required this sacrifice.
Even though I thought I was confident in who I was and what I had to offer, something inside me whispered that I wasn’t worthy of having it all. And that became the reality I created for myself. This lack of self-worth was so deeply ingrained in my subconscious that I didn’t even realize it was there. Despite believing I could achieve my dreams, this underlying doubt kept me from fully embracing my potential. I was passionate about my work, but a part of me wasn’t ready to fully commit to the change I knew I needed.
For years, I prioritized others' opinions, needs, and feedback over my own, seeking validation. I hoped that by meeting others' expectations, I would one day earn the life I truly desired. This cycle of putting others first left me disconnected from my own desires, convinced that my worthiness was something I had to earn.
Here’s the truth: worthiness doesn’t have to be earned. It's already yours. It always has been; we’ve just forgotten. Realizing this has been a profound breakthrough for me, and it’s something I want to share with you. When we start from a place of recognizing our inherent worth, we open ourselves up to the possibility of creating the life we truly want.
Journal Prompts:
Reflect on the areas of your life where you feel unworthy. How has this belief shaped your actions and decisions?
Think about a time when you put others' needs or opinions before your own. What motivated you to do this? How did it make you feel?
What would your life look like if you fully believed in your own worthiness? Write about the changes you would make, the risks you would take, and the opportunities you would embrace.
Consider the idea that worthiness doesn’t have to be earned. What thoughts or feelings come up for you when you sit with this idea? How can you begin to integrate this belief into your daily life?
In what ways can you start to honor your own worthiness? List small, tangible actions you can take to prioritize your own needs, desires, and dreams.
You are worthy of your heart’s desires. These desires are yours for a reason, uniquely placed within you because they are meant for you. Remember, you don’t have to earn the right to pursue them—they have always been inherently yours, waiting for you to embrace them fully. Trust in your worth, and know that you are deserving of the life you dream of, simply because you are you.
