EMBRACE IMPERFECTION: Discovering Your Inner Strength to Succeed as a Solo Entrepreneur

Do you like who you are as an individual person untethered to any titles?

(ie. mom, daughter, friend, co-worker, spouse, etc.)? 

This is a question that has followed me throughout my life, leading me down a path of constantly adapting and molding myself to fit into the expectations of those around me because the answer was most emphatically, no, I did not like myself. From the earliest I can remember, I worked to shrink my inner self to accommodate everyone else's emotional needs, sacrificing my authenticity in the process. After a lifetime in this facade, I work up to a profound truth:

“You can't expect others to like you if you don't like yourself”. 

The journey to liking myself was a daunting one. For years, I struggled with self-doubt, non-existent personal boundaries, and a deep sense of numbness that left me feeling disconnected from my own emotions. I was caught in a cycle of ignoring my own needs, convinced that embracing my true self would only lead to rejection.

You see, I finally understood that by neglecting myself, I inadvertently pushed others away.

This was being reflected in all the content I posted on social media and in my personal life.

Repelling them from my lack of emotion and inability to see any value in myself. Acknowledging this truth was the first step towards change. I had to confront my fears, unraveling the tangled web of insecurities that held me captive. It meant stepping out of my comfort zone, embracing vulnerability, and confronting the root cause of my self-doubt. I came to understand that my fear of judgment and inadequacy stemmed from a belief that I wasn't worthy as I am. Having spent a lifetime internalized society's narrow standards of success and conformity, I was failing to recognize the beauty in my uniqueness.

I was different—I didn't fit into the mold I saw in this world, the mold that I had perceived as being the only one I was allowed to fit into. My thoughts and beliefs were rooted in a world that is unseen and this conflicted with the mode I was trying to fit into.

Breaking free from these self-imposed limitations required a radical shift in perspective.

I had to learn how to embrace my emotions, to sit with them, and to acknowledge their validity. It was a messy, brutally uncomfortable process, but it was also incredibly freeing. I couldn't simply mask my insecurities with affirmations either; I had to confront them head-on and embrace them as part of my healing journey.

In my darkest moments, I turned to faith. I surrendered my doubts and fears to the Lord, desperately seeking guidance and the strength to navigate the tumultuous waters of self-recovery. And in that surrender, I found solace, a gentle reminder that I am never alone on this journey, I am loved unconditionally and acceptance for exactly who I am.

Friend, I’m here as a testament to the power of what the Lord can do with our limitations…

and how self-love and acceptance can radically shift your life for the better.

I've learned to embrace my true self, flaws and all, and to recognize that my worthiness is not determined by others' opinions but instead in who Jesus sees me as. It's a journey that continues to unfold, filled with endless moments of growth, joy, and new discoveries.

If my story resonates with you, I invite you to join me on this path of self-discovery and love. Sign up for the Salty Insider's Email list and embark on a journey towards embracing your true self.

Together, we can unlock the beauty of authenticity and find strength in the knowledge that we are enough, just as we are.