One Powerful Mantra That Will Change Your Life Forever: “I’m Good Enough”

“Life-changing? Really?” You might scoff.

But stick with me, and let me paint you a picture.

Picture a man carrying a mountain of suitcases on his back.

His spine is bent under the crushing weight of this luggage, his hands and arms straining as they drag even more heavy bags on each side.

He hobbles along like a wounded warrior returning from battle, his face pale, his eyes hollow, and exhaustion seeping from every pore.

He can’t turn back, so he pushes on, placing one foot in front of the other.

Now, what if I told you that you’re carrying your own towering stack of suitcases just like this poor soul, and you don’t even realise it?

I sure didn’t.

For most of my life, I carried around a massive suitcase called “inferiority complex,” which was handed down to me during my childhood.

I grew up watching my parents struggle to make ends meet, and I believed I was destined to follow in their footsteps.

When I finally graduated and found a job, I dreamed of starting my own business.

But every time I tried to emulate someone’s success, that nagging inner voice would pipe up.

Hey, that person comes from a privileged background and has some sort of superhuman gene; you’ve got none of that going for you!

I constantly compared my humble beginnings to those of others and threw in the towel before I even took the first step.

My parents’ struggles were their own to bear.

But as a kid, I unwittingly took on some of their baggage, adding it to my own ever-growing pile.

Identifying the Baggage Others Put on You

Let me give you some examples of the people who might be loading you up with their baggage:

The list is endless, but recognising these individuals can help you unload their baggage and embrace your own worthiness.

Here’s the deal:

If a family member or friend makes you feel insecure, they’re just projecting their own baggage onto you.

It’s their insecurity, not yours.

But when you’re exposed to it over and over again, it’s easy to take on their baggage as your own.

You start to accept their negativity as truth, and it becomes part of your belief system.

You trudge through life weighed down by these outdated, burdensome beliefs, which burrow so deep that they feel like they’re part of who you are.

Experience Liberation by Releasing the Baggage

Remember our worn-out friend, struggling under the weight of all those suitcases?

Can you imagine how feeble his voice must be as he tries to speak, weighed down by that heavy load?

He’s running on empty.

No matter how many times he repeats some magical mantra to himself, it won’t make a difference unless he first unloads those suitcases.

So he stops.

He drops the bags in his hands, shrugs off the ones on his back, and kicks them all into a ditch.

He wonders why he ever carried them in the first place.

Suddenly, his face comes to life, a smile dancing on his lips.

He straightens his back and starts walking—slowly at first, but soon with a newfound bounce in his step.

As he speaks, his once feeble voice now rings out strong and clear.

He even breaks into song!

That’s exactly what you need to do.

Identify the baggage you’ve been carrying around that isn’t even yours.

And then, let it go.

Shake Off the Weight and Move Forward

Imagine yourself shaking your entire body with such force that all the baggage comes tumbling off your back.

Feel the immediate relief as the heavy suitcases fall away.

Handling Toxic Relationships in Your Life

Cutting toxic people out of our lives isn’t always an option.

If you find yourself in this situation, learn to maintain emotional distance.

Stay alert and recognise criticism and negativity for what they truly are: their baggage, not yours.

They’re simply venting their own issues. Let them.

But keep shaking those bags off your back. They aren’t yours. They never were.

All this baggage you’ve been carrying has made you feel insignificant, unworthy, or like a total failure.

Deep down, you know that’s not true. You’re a good person, and you are enough just as you are.

You deserve everything you want in life.

Overcoming Doubts and Embracing Confidence

I understand.

We’ve carried this baggage for so long that it’s tough to let it all go at once.

Reflect on These Three Powerful Questions

So, try asking yourself these three questions:

1. What’s one thing I’ve achieved and am proud of?

Big or small, it doesn’t matter what others think.

It’s your achievement, and it matters to you. You’re proud of it.

Now that you have one accomplishment in mind, do you feel a smile tugging at your lips, and maybe you’re sitting up a bit straighter?

Good. Onto question two:

2. Who’s the one person who loves me?

Can you see their face in your mind? That smile that makes you feel completely loved?

Despite all your faults and flaws, this one person always loves you, right?

And the last question:

3. What’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through?

Do you remember the frustration, pain, heartache, and despair you felt back then?

It felt like an impossibly dark place, but guess what?

You made it through.

You’re here now.

Embrace Your Self-Worth and Inner Strength

When you encounter obstacles while pursuing your dreams, remind yourself of these truths.

Remind yourself that you are good enough.

Daily Affirmation: “I’m Good Enough”

Now that you’ve identified and shed your baggage and are embracing your worthiness, it’s time to reinforce this newfound belief with a powerful mantra.

We won’t let doubt creep back in.

Make this your daily mantra:

I’m good enough.

Say it out loud.

The first time you say it, you might feel a bit awkward, like an imposter.

That’s natural.

You’ve only just let go of all that baggage.

Keep repeating the mantra as often as you can.

You’ll start to feel your strength and confidence grow, and soon you’ll be singing like our friend who kicked his suitcases to the curb.

Commit to saying this mantra every single day.

As time passes, you’ll notice your entire mindset beginning to shift.

Repeat your mantra as many times as you can every day.

You can even set specific times to make it a habit—like when you’re brushing your teeth or just before bedtime.

Marisa Peer: A TED Talk on Training Your Mind

Final Thoughts on Embracing Your Worth

Take on this powerful daily mantra as a 30-day challenge.

If you happen to miss a day, don’t worry—just pick up where you left off and keep going.

Experience how these simple words can transform your life, helping you embrace a happier, lighter existence.

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