#553: Believing You Matter & That You Are Remarkable

Podcast #553   BELIEVING YOU MATTER & THAT YOU ARE REMARKABLE In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about: * How to know that you matter - and then how to believe it * 12 steps that you can implement to strengthen this belief * Deciding to create a remarkable life ANNOUNCEMENTS Wanting to deepen your journaling practice?Get your copy of my newest journal prompt book on Amazon, Inner Radiance: 1000 Journal Prompts for Self-Confidence and Joy www.trishblackwell.com/innerradiance Inspiration for this episode: From my own experience of being overwhelmed by the world. My thoughts were that I was forgettable. My childhood experience of feeling like the ugly duckling, even though I was an extremely cute kid - comparison to my brother. From my amazing cousin Karen who specializes in working with teens - and when I asked her what the biggest challenge for young people now is, she said this: knowing you matter.  The more you appreciate what others do for you, the more you will appreciate that the good you put out in the world, and the way you contribute by being yourself, adds massive value. We are so distracted by the digital world and by a culture of comparison that we lose sight of what matters. -Like the friends who send GIFs that make you smile at random times of the day -Like the strangers who exhibit unnecessary kindness and generosity -Like the person who helps you in a time of need (changing your tire - Bragg Hill story?) -Like the handwritten note that someone keeps for decades -Like the way your grandma would make your sandwich with extra juicy tomato slices and bring to the beach  -Like someone who remembers your name and shares enthusiastic energy -Like the unsolicited compliment -Like the investment of belief that someone pours out over you -Like the example of what is possible that someone you admire demonstrates for you -Like the feeling of being understood and heard that a friend or companion can give you -Like the encouragement that you receive from someone who listens to you vent and makes you believe that it's going to be okay -Like the coach or teacher from twenty years ago who's example of how they lived in the world or the few things they said to you still inspire you  Don't dismiss what matters in life - the little things. The things that seem "impressive' or that get "likes" don't necessarily make someone happier or their life matter more. The inner experience of life determines your happiness. There is a battle for your attention and for this belief that you matter. It's a spiritual battle.If the enemy of your soul can get you to believe that you don't matter and that nothing matters, you get taken out of the game of life - figuratively or literally.  Fight to believe you matter. HOW TO KNOW THAT YOU MATTER … AND THEN HOW TO BELIEVE IT You are here. That in itself is a miracle. Whatever your faith background - there's universal agreement that this fact is evidence of purpose, worthiness,