Lately I’ve been falling back into some old habits. Those persnickety feelings of being unworthy, or hustling to demonstrate value, and capability. Let me be clear, these are a waste of time. Dr. Suess put it best when he wrote, “Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” As I feel myself being tugged back into these old methods of relating to others and my environment I find the best tactic for success is to interrupt that thought pattern.

When I am tempted to prove my worthiness or stoop to someone else’s level it can be immensely helpful to simply change gears. Reframing my inner monolog takes only a second. Simply a hiccup in the matrix to stop that thought pattern and start on a new one. It works when I’m full of self-doubt or rehashing a situation one more time. The distraction and interruption is simple. Consider your highest self, the glorious and otherworldly goddess that you hold inside. Would that radiant being utilize their limited time on the planet to ruminate on past wrongs? Would they condescend to questioning their own choices simply because someone else did not understand them? Seriously, would they?

Or would you highest self continue to operate at their highest level? You would continue on your path unmoved and unbothered. Only those conversations that add value to your understanding need to be held. We do not need to explain ourselves or our choices to everyone. We owe explanations to no one. Instead move forward, head held high, and towards your goals. 

Interrupt that nagging voice, it is only a distraction. Remember your highest self. Let that vision be your guiding light. Release the pressure to perform or serve anyone or anything other than the continued development and growth of who you are meant to be in the world. Comparison is the thief of joy, let go of checking your progress against anyone else. Instead listen within, honor yourself. When the temptation arises to cut yourself down or question your own choices, interrupt that thought pattern with a reminder of who you truly are at your core and carry on brave one. Carry on.

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