Embracing Self-Worth: Mindfulness as a Path to Healing
Your worth is inherent. It has been there from the day you were born and is not dependent on external validation. It's time to start believing in it!
Ever feel like trauma has robbed you of your self-esteem? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Mindful Recovery', host Robert Cox, MA, LPC, dives deep into the critical role self-worth plays in our lives, especially after experiencing trauma. Trauma can often leave us questioning our value and struggling to set healthy boundaries. But here's the good news: your worth has always been there, from the day you were born. It's not something that depends on external validation.
So, how do you start believing in it again? Through mindfulness techniques, of course! Robert shares practical tips on paying attention to your breathing and looking at your broken spaces without judgment. These practices help create an emotional space where you can live without constantly reacting to pain. Instead, you can start deciding how you want to act on it. One powerful takeaway from this episode is that building self-worth is a journey. It involves practicing self-compassion and forgiveness.
As Robert reminds us, 'We are human beings; we make mistakes. We're not perfect, but that doesn't mean we're not worthy of love and respect'. If you're grappling with trauma and addiction and seeking to rediscover your inherent value, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to find out how mindfulness can guide you towards a more fulfilling life.