Four out of every five Americans suffer from low self-esteem.  That is a harsh statistic in the realm of a culture that is in search of happiness and immersed in the self-help revolution.  To me this is a sad reality and one that needs attention.

Low self-esteem can impact people’s lives in every key area of life causing significant issues in our relationships, careers and health.  Every day we wake up and find something to beat ourselves up with and at times it seems that we are never quite good enough.

I realized that I could never heal or find true peace and happiness unless I learned to accept all of me.  I recognized that this was one area I had total control over.  For years I hid behind masks trying to live up to the expectations of everyone around me and sacrificed living true to who I wanted to be.  I struggled with letting go of feelings of regret, guilt and shame for mistakes made along the way and had a difficult time accepting and forgiving myself.

It is critical to be able to create an awareness of the events and choices made in your life that are chaining you to the past and preventing you from letting go and moving forward.  If you cannot learn to accept and forgive ALL of you, the past will continue to haunt you and sabotage your life.

The good news is that self-esteem is something that can be improved and changed.  You can learn to peel away the layers and begin to see just how great you are.  Don’t settle for a life of mediocrity.  We were born to live a life of purpose, passion and significance and all of the answers you need are already inside of you.

If you truly want to have a life filled with joy, find a way to let go and tap into the power you hold within.  Tap into that power and unleash all of your dreams.  You don’t have to wait to choose a new path or to start believing in you.  You can start right now and from wherever you are.

Make the choice to find acceptance and to love ALL of who you are!

In Peace-

Michele