Therapy
I used to wonder why affirmations didn’t work for me.
I’d try saying things like “I am enough”… and almost immediately feel this wave of resistance or doubt.
For a long time, I thought I was doing something wrong.
But I figured out, those words were brushing up against deeper wounds; old beliefs shaped by moments in childhood where I didn’t feel fully seen, loved, or accepted.
So if affirmations feel uncomfortable, it’s not a failure.
It’s a signal.
A part of you is saying: “This doesn’t match what I learned about myself growing up.”
✨ Affirmations aren’t just mindset tools, they touch on our emotional history, too.
✨ When old wounds get stirred up, gentleness matters more than repetition.
✨ It’s okay to start with what feels possible, not what feels perfect.
Try saying:
🌼 Every day, I’m growing into someone who believes in their worth.
🌼 I can hold boundaries and still be loved.
🌼 There’s strength in showing up as my whole self.
You don’t have to force it. Go slow. Honor what’s coming up. That resistance? It’s part of the healing.
If you’re noticing this kind of discomfort and want support in working through the deeper layers, especially those early experiences that shaped how you see yourself, therapy can be a powerful place to begin.
I know some great people, if you're curious about finding someone to walk with you through this.
More info is in the link in bio 💛
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