Growing up in an environment where labels were the norm was something I thought I would never get out of. Labels made me think it was okay to feel inadequate and incomplete, because that's just how life is.
Image Credit: WattpadI only discovered my true strengths and my confidence when I was 24, as I started to have my own family, had my first child and lived out of my parents' shell. It reached to a point where I surprised even myself at what I was truly capable of.
At first, my self-confidence was a facade – a false bravado of being someone I was not. It was there to mask up my insecurities thinking everybody else was better than I was – at anything.
Fast forward to nine years and many more brain reprogramming challenges later (that I did on my own, through self-study), I now have learned that life is what you make of it. No matter your upbringing or the labels that some people (perhaps, unintentionally) might have given you; you are who you create yourself to be!
If you want to sing, then be a singer; or an entrepreneur, or whatever it is that rocks your boat. And never, ever, settle until you achieve what you know is right for you.
Now, at 34 years old, I am still continuing to harness my strengths and still continuing to build genuine self-esteem. This time, my strides are a little bit more steady. I'm finally at ease with myself and what I have achieved so far. I finally have made peace with the lessons of my past. And most of all, I finally have met my greatest life partner and have been blessed with two bundles of joy.
Of course, challenges still come. After all, we're still alive. Challenges stop coming only when we've stopped breathing. But like I keep saying, we are exactly where we're supposed to be. So keep reprogramming your brain. It can be done.
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The way to reprogramming are of my interests but there’s nothing about in your post. Especially I wonder how to reprogram those who got in infidelity.
Everyone deserves their second chance. Each of us have our own faults, so we should not feel entitled to judge. Let's always remember that forgiving one's self is equally as important as being forgiven by who we have wronged. Then, we could reprogram our brains into thinking that our shortcomings should not define who we are.
Cheers,
Jeanne
Awesome story with full of motivation. We should definitely know our worth and decisions should be made accordingly. There are many people who are still confused with their life, they don't have clear vision. Your story can really motivate them.
I sure hope so. Thank you, @deepa02!
Cheers,
Jeanne
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Thank you!
How often we live life living with labels and expectations. It puts us in a lot of anxiety.
We end up wearing masks and a false sense of strength.
I am glad that you found yourself.
Keep Steeming.
Very true! It wouldn't have been possible if not for God's grace and help coming from a great support system.
Thank you for dropping by, @maverickinvictus. I appreciate your words of encouragement. 🤗
Jah bless,
Jeanne
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Thank you!
Life is one step at a time. As long as you true to yourself the universe will reward you
Exactly, @ulqu3! The reward is endless!
Cheers,
Jeanne