My Journey Through Self Love

Chapter 14 - Limiting Belief 2 - I Have to Prove My Worth

Limiting Belief: I believe I am unworthy of love and happiness unless I am perfect (working excessively, taking criticism, requiring external validation, needing to people please, comparing myself to others, and fearing failure).

I feel like I have to work really hard because that's what's my family expects of me. I won't be accepted until I'm working at a big company making a lot of money and putting my degree to use. I won't be accepted until I earn a graduate degree. I'll be looked down upon if I'm not working, going to grad school, and providing for my family.

My family has to approve of the job I have, the money I'm making, and the goals I strive for. If they don't approve, then I'm doing something wrong, and I'm not truly worthy.

Flipping the Script: I am ALREADY worthy of love and happiness and don't have to prove it to anyone. In fact, I am already loved by God.

I have to realize that I'm already accepted and loved by God, regardless of how much work I do or how "successful" I may be (based on other people's standards). There's nothing I can do that stops me from being loved by Him. I'm already worthy. I don't have to get a high paying job or go to grad school to prove that.

Conclusion: I am ALREADY worthy of love and happiness and I DON'T have to prove it to anyone. Whether I'm "successful" or not, I am already loved by God.