BEYOND THE QUESTION 'AM I GOOD ENOUGH?'

It's a question that whispers in quiet moments and echoes in boardrooms, living rooms, and everywhere in between: "Am I good enough?" This universal doubt has a way of surfacing regardless of our achievements, experiences, or capabilities.

What makes this question particularly challenging is its shape-shifting nature. Just when we feel we've answered it in one area of life, it reappears in another. We might feel confident in our professional skills, only to question our worth in relationships. We might excel as parents, yet doubt our creative abilities.

But what if we're asking the wrong question entirely?

In my therapeutic work, I've noticed that this question often masks deeper inquiries: "Am I living authentically?" "Do my choices reflect my true values?" "What does 'enough' really mean to me?" These are the questions that lead to meaningful exploration and growth.

The journey beyond "Am I good enough?" isn't about finding a definitive answer. Instead, it's about understanding why we keep asking the question. It's about recognizing that our worth isn't something to be proven but rather something inherent that we can learn to acknowledge and embrace.

Perhaps the real transformation happens when we shift from questioning our worth to exploring our truth. When we move from "Am I good enough?" to "What matters to me?" From "Do I measure up?" to "What do I want to create?"

This shift doesn't happen overnight, and it's not about dismissing our doubts. Rather, it's about developing a new relationship with them—one where self-doubt becomes less of a barrier and more of a signpost pointing toward areas for growth and self-discovery.

What questions would you ask if you already knew you were enough?