If you’ve been feeling anxious, second-guessing yourself, or believing you’re “not good enough,” I want you to know something important — you are not alone, and nothing about you is broken.

Anxiety and low self-worth often go hand in hand. When that little voice inside your head keeps saying you’re not capable, not worthy, or not doing enough, it can make everyday life feel heavy. Decisions feel harder, your confidence feels shaky, and you might even avoid things you actually want to do — just to keep the anxiety quiet.

I know how exhausting that can feel.

Anxiety is like an overprotective friend. It thinks it’s keeping you safe by pointing out everything that might go wrong — but instead, it ends up making you doubt yourself even more.

Low self-worth makes this even trickier. It whispers, “Maybe I deserve to feel this way,” which is absolutely not true — but it can feel so convincing in the moment.

You don’t need to “fix” yourself or make huge life changes overnight. Here are a few gentle ideas that can help you feel a little lighter:

When you notice that harsh inner voice, pause and ask yourself, Would I say this to someone I love? If not, try softening it. Even saying, “I’m having a hard moment, and that’s okay” can bring relief.

Anxiety lives in the future — always worrying about what might happen. Bring yourself back to now by:

Got out of bed? Sent a message you were putting off? Took a deep breath instead of spiraling? These are wins! Write them down or say them out loud. Little by little, you’ll remind yourself that you are capable.

You don’t have to carry this alone. Share how you feel with a friend, family member, or someone you trust. Sometimes just saying “I’m feeling anxious” can be enough to break the cycle.

You are not your anxiety. You are not your self-doubt. You are a whole, worthy, human being — even on the days when it doesn’t feel like it.

Be patient with yourself. Healing isn’t about becoming a completely different person — it’s about learning to show up for yourself with kindness, one step at a time.

You’re doing better than you think.