Know Your Worth: Stop Discounting the Magic That Is YOU

Real talk. If you’ve ever downplayed your talents, shrugged off a compliment, or *gulp* undercharged for your services because “you just love helping people” — it’s time for a gentle (okay, maybe not-so-gentle) wake-up call. You are not a clearance rack version of your highest self. You’ve got battle scars, wisdom, stretch marks, heartbreak, triumphs, and decades of life under your belt — and THAT, my friend, is priceless. So why are you acting like you need permission to be seen, heard, or PAID?

Look, I get it. For years, I thought playing small kept me safe. I lost many, many pounds — but before that, I carried the weight of shame, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism like a second mortgage. Then it hit me: I wasn’t modest. I was afraid. Afraid to ask for more, afraid to shine too bright in case it made someone else uncomfortable. And it’s a constant battle – after all the changes, pounds, sobriety and happiness, I still catch myself dimming my light for others.

NEWSFLASH: You were not put on this planet to dim your light for anyone else's convenience. You’ve got gifts, energy, stories, and sacred life lessons that someone desperately needs to hear right now.

So, here’s your mission this week: Stop working for free. Stop ghosting your own dreams. Start asking to be paid — and paid well. Got something to say? Start sharing. Someone gives you a compliment? Say “thank you” and own it like a boss. Feel the urge to hide when opportunity knocks? Do it anyway. Confidence doesn’t show up and then you act — you act, and confidence follows.

Need a little extra push? Go listen to Mel Robbins' episode “The #1 Habit Billionaires Run Daily” on her podcast. It’s like a double shot of espresso to your self-worth. And spoiler alert: She’s not sugarcoating anything. Just like you shouldn't.

Bottom line: The world doesn’t need another polished, perfect version of someone else – that doesn’t exist anyway. It needs you - unfiltered, unstoppable, and unwilling to shrink to fit someone else's comfort zone.

This is your permission slip — play big, charge what you're worth, and stop apologizing for existing.

- Kim