{"id":429,"date":"2021-06-29T13:51:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T13:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=429"},"modified":"2021-12-29T13:31:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T13:31:56","slug":"not-feeling-good-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Feeling Good Enough? 5 Reasons Why You Feel This Way &#038; What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are not feeling good enough, you are not alone. Many people struggle with self-doubt and insecurity.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you feel inadequate on a regular basis, it\u2019s a good idea to look within.<\/p>\n<p>When you find out the root cause of your insecurities, you will know what exactly you need to do to increase your self-esteem.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#%E2%80%98Why_Do_I_Feel_Like_Im_Not_Good_Enough_5_Root_Causes_of_Insecurity\" title=\"\u2018Why Do I Feel Like I\u2019m Not Good Enough?\u2019 5 Root Causes of Insecurity\">\u2018Why Do I Feel Like I\u2019m Not Good Enough?\u2019 5 Root Causes of Insecurity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#1_You_had_authoritarian_parents\" title=\"1. You had authoritarian parents\">1. You had authoritarian parents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#2_You_didnt_get_enough_parental_love\" title=\"2. You didn\u2019t get enough parental love\">2. You didn\u2019t get enough parental love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#3_You_have_a_history_of_bullying_abuse_or_trauma\" title=\"3. You have a history of bullying, abuse, or trauma\">3. You have a history of bullying, abuse, or trauma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#4_You_have_deeply_ingrained_psychological_complexes_and_unhealthy_thought_patterns\" title=\"4. You have deeply ingrained psychological complexes and unhealthy thought patterns\">4. You have deeply ingrained psychological complexes and unhealthy thought patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#5_You_have_overly_critical_people_in_your_life\" title=\"5. You have overly critical people in your life\">5. You have overly critical people in your life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#Why_Many_Introverts_Feel_Like_They_Are_Not_Good_Enough\" title=\"Why Many Introverts Feel Like They Are Not Good Enough\">Why Many Introverts Feel Like They Are Not Good Enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#What_to_Do_When_You_Are_Not_Feeling_Good_Enough\" title=\"What to Do When You Are Not Feeling Good Enough?\">What to Do When You Are Not Feeling Good Enough?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#1_Confront_your_inner_critic\" title=\"1. Confront your inner critic\">1. Confront your inner critic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#2_Use_positive_affirmations\" title=\"2. Use positive affirmations\">2. Use positive affirmations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#3_Remind_yourself_of_your_achievements_and_good_qualities\" title=\"3. Remind yourself of your achievements and good qualities\">3. Remind yourself of your achievements and good qualities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#4_Dont_let_other_people_ruin_your_self-esteem\" title=\"4. Don\u2019t let other people ruin your self-esteem\">4. Don\u2019t let other people ruin your self-esteem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#5_Resist_the_urge_to_compare_yourself_to_others\" title=\"5. Resist the urge to compare yourself to others\">5. Resist the urge to compare yourself to others<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/#Remember_That_You_Are_Good_Enough\" title=\"Remember That You Are Good Enough\">Remember That You Are Good Enough<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Why_Do_I_Feel_Like_Im_Not_Good_Enough_5_Root_Causes_of_Insecurity\"><\/span>\u2018Why Do I Feel Like I\u2019m Not Good Enough?\u2019 5 Root Causes of Insecurity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_had_authoritarian_parents\"><\/span>1. You had authoritarian parents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Authoritarian parenting style describes high demands and low responsiveness. It means that authoritarian parents tend to set rigid rules, have high expectations, and be strict and unapproachable.<\/p>\n<p>If you had such parents, you probably were criticized a lot as a child. You lived in the world of high demands and expectations and never felt good enough to meet them.<\/p>\n<p>Your authoritarian mother or father could also compare you to other children, and those comparisons made you feel inadequate and inferior.<\/p>\n<p>Authoritarian parents believe that this approach helps their child grow into a diligent, responsible individual. In reality, though, this parenting style is a sure way to kill a kid\u2019s self-esteem before it\u2019s even formed.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you did, your parents were never happy with your behavior and achievements. And this could be the main reason why you feel like you are not good enough as an adult.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_didnt_get_enough_parental_love\"><\/span>2. You didn\u2019t get enough parental love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Getting enough care and affection from your parents is a basis for forming a healthy self-image and attachment style later in life. Maternal love is particularly vital.<\/p>\n<p>When your parents are emotionally unavailable or dismissive of your needs, you fail to develop healthy self-esteem. As a child, you are unable to see the whole picture. The only thing you realize is that your parents don\u2019t love you. This is when feeling like you\u2019re not good enough becomes the only option.<\/p>\n<p>If you experienced neglect and had cold, uncaring parents, you grew up with a persistent feeling of being worthless. Deep inside, you probably still believe that you don\u2019t deserve to be loved.<\/p>\n<p>However, some children develop low self-esteem in healthy families too. Your parents might have been emotionally guarded. Such parents usually don\u2019t praise their kids and don\u2019t express their affection in any way, which also has a negative effect on the little one\u2019s self-assurance later in life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_have_a_history_of_bullying_abuse_or_trauma\"><\/span>3. You have a history of bullying, abuse, or trauma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-607\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-stop-feeling-invisible.jpg\" alt=\"how to stop feeling invisible\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-stop-feeling-invisible.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-stop-feeling-invisible-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-stop-feeling-invisible-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Similar things happen when a child goes through abuse or psychological trauma. If you had abusive parents or were bullied in school, you couldn\u2019t make sense of why it happened. At some point, you started to believe that you deserved it.<\/p>\n<p>Children lack the emotional maturity to understand that these kinds of situations are not their fault. As a result, these painful experiences evolve into distorted thought patterns about themselves, the world, and other people.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why as an adult, you might still feel like you are worthless and inadequate. As a result, you may attract toxic personalities who take advantage of you.<\/p>\n<p>If you are in a relationship with a manipulative person, his or her psychological games can easily leave you feeling not good enough for him or her.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_have_deeply_ingrained_psychological_complexes_and_unhealthy_thought_patterns\"><\/span>4. You have deeply ingrained psychological complexes and unhealthy thought patterns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a result of the negative childhood experiences discussed above, you can develop complexes and unhealthy thought patterns. They can also arise from mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.<\/p>\n<p>These thought patterns often pave the way for harsh self-criticism and self-loathing. This is when you beat yourself up for the most trivial faults and your inner critic whispers nasty things that leave you not feeling good enough.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples of thought patterns and mental habits that ruin your self-esteem are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fear of being judged and rejected<\/li>\n<li>Thinking that you will never reach success or happiness<\/li>\n<li>Being overly focused on your mistakes and character flaws<\/li>\n<li>Believing that you don\u2019t deserve to be loved and respected<\/li>\n<li>Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling inferior<\/li>\n<li>Believing that you have no right to put yourself first and do what\u2019s best for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_have_overly_critical_people_in_your_life\"><\/span>5. You have overly critical people in your life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The people we surround ourselves with have an immense effect on our mental wellness. If the above reasons don\u2019t apply to you, but you still feel not good enough, it could be that you have overly critical and judgmental personalities in your life.<\/p>\n<p>When you share your thoughts with your friends just to find that they ridicule and criticize your aspirations, it has a toll on your self-esteem.<\/p>\n<p>Spend time with these kinds of people on a regular basis, and you will start to doubt yourself, your achievements, and your whole life.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you are a confident individual, hearing constant criticisms and nasty remarks in your address is a sure way to end up not feeling good enough.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Many_Introverts_Feel_Like_They_Are_Not_Good_Enough\"><\/span>Why Many Introverts Feel Like They Are Not Good Enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-436\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me.jpg\" alt=\"no one understands me\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Growing up as an introvert, I often felt like I was not good enough.<\/p>\n<p>My teachers would encourage me to participate in group activities more often and socialize more. I would watch other children getting on with each other and wondered why I couldn\u2019t do it too with the same ease.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, many introverts feel inadequate during childhood and later in life. Is their introversion to blame? No. <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/introvert-vs-shy-difference\/\">Introversion<\/a> is not a synonym of poor social skills or low self-esteem. It\u2019s our extroverted society that leaves the quiet ones not feeling good enough.<\/p>\n<p>From the school system to the workplace, things are tailored for extroverts. Children are forced into group activities while adults have to face constant team projects and office meetings.<\/p>\n<p>The system neglects the fact that introverts are more effective in studying and working on their own. But the worst part is that society makes them feel inadequate because of their quiet nature.<\/p>\n<p>As an introverted child, your parents and teachers might have compared you to your outgoing peers. Maybe you were said that you needed to become more sociable and friendly.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, you got used to the idea that something was wrong with you and you needed to change. This is why many introverts have self-esteem issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_When_You_Are_Not_Feeling_Good_Enough\"><\/span>What to Do When You Are Not Feeling Good Enough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are prone to feeling inadequate, there are some techniques you could use.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Confront_your_inner_critic\"><\/span>1. Confront your inner critic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That nasty little voice in your head often does more damage than the most negative people around you. But the truth is that you don\u2019t have to listen to your inner critic. Moreover, the things it tells you are nothing but lies.<\/p>\n<p>If you are too self-critical, you often see faults where they don\u2019t exist. To stop this damaging habit, you need to learn how to confront your inner critic.<\/p>\n<p>Next time a self-deprecating remark pops up in your head, just tell yourself,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNo, it\u2019s not true!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For example, you forgot about your sister\u2019s birthday and your inner critic tells you,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhat kind of brother are you? You are selfish and ungrateful!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You could tell yourself,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNo, I\u2019m a good person. I love my sister, and she knows it. I will call her tomorrow, and everything will be fine.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The point is to practice self-awareness and confront your self-deprecating thoughts as soon as they arise. When you succeed in silencing your inner critic, you will soon notice that it doesn\u2019t speak to you as often and as harshly as before.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_positive_affirmations\"><\/span>2. Use positive affirmations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/morning-gratitude-affirmations.jpg\" alt=\"morning gratitude affirmations\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/morning-gratitude-affirmations.jpg 640w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/morning-gratitude-affirmations-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Positive affirmations may sound like New Age mumbo-jumbo to some people, but they are more than that. They can be an effective tool for boosting your self-esteem. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26541373\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies have shown<\/a> that affirmations help increase one\u2019s self-worth.<\/p>\n<p>When you are not feeling good enough, tell yourself a positive statement about yourself. You can make a list of such statements, giving the most emphasis to the aspects of yourself that need improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019m a good person<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a decent human being<\/li>\n<li>I love myself and know my worth<\/li>\n<li>I deserve to be loved and respected<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a capable and diligent employee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This method has worked wonders for me. Whenever I feel like I\u2019m not good enough, I re-read my list of positive affirmations, and it helps me feel worthy again.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/affirmations-for-confidence-self-esteem\/\">this article about affirmations for confidence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Remind_yourself_of_your_achievements_and_good_qualities\"><\/span>3. Remind yourself of your achievements and good qualities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Following with similar logic, you can make a list of your positive personality traits, talents, and achievements. When you are feeling inadequate and being too harsh on yourself, re-read this list.<\/p>\n<p>You can also pick a positive memory \u2013 it should be a moment of success, glory, and victory. For example, recall when you won your scholarship. How happy and accomplished you felt at that moment!<\/p>\n<p>Relive these emotions as if they happened yesterday, and you will see how quickly you will feel good about yourself!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dont_let_other_people_ruin_your_self-esteem\"><\/span>4. Don\u2019t let other people ruin your self-esteem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You couldn\u2019t confront your critical parents or teachers when you were a kid, but you are an adult now. You are not obliged to tolerate other people\u2019s criticisms and deprecating remarks.<\/p>\n<p>If there are judgmental and overly critical people in your social circle, distance yourself from them. Of course, it\u2019s not always possible since these people often happen to be your parents or co-workers.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, limit your interaction with them to the very minimum. At least, don\u2019t share any personal concerns or plans with them.<\/p>\n<p>These people obviously don\u2019t accept you the way you are, so it\u2019s pointless to open up to them. They won\u2019t appreciate you no matter how hard you try to convince them that you are good enough for them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Resist_the_urge_to_compare_yourself_to_others\"><\/span>5. Resist the urge to compare yourself to others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/outgrowing-a-friendship-signs.jpg\" alt=\"outgrowing a friendship signs\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/outgrowing-a-friendship-signs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/outgrowing-a-friendship-signs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/outgrowing-a-friendship-signs-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whatever aspect of yourself you are trying to improve, self-control is what makes all the difference. The <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others\/\">habit of comparing yourself to others<\/a> is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever you start to feel that someone else is more successful, attractive, or competent than you, you need to stop yourself. The point is to catch yourself making these kinds of thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>For example, your boss praises your co-worker and you think,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI wish I was like Dan. He will probably get a promotion soon, and I\u2019ve been working in the same position for 10 years now.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now, tell yourself,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019m not Dan, and I don\u2019t need to be like him. I\u2019m competent and capable and I have all the necessary qualities to get that promotion.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_That_You_Are_Good_Enough\"><\/span>Remember That You Are Good Enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter what you\u2019ve been through, remind yourself of your worth as often as you can. Other people\u2019s words and actions should never define your self-image.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let anyone \u2013 including your own inner critic \u2013 belittle you and your achievements. Work on increasing your self-esteem and you will soon forget what not feeling good enough is like.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are not feeling good enough, you are not alone. Many people struggle with self-doubt and insecurity. However, if you feel inadequate on a regular basis, it\u2019s a good idea to look within. 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