You may struggle with feelings of inadequacy today. You could find yourself feeling inferior to those who have more money or material possessions than you or feeling insecure around people who have a wealth of self-assurance. These feelings often represent a sense of lack in your own beliefs about yourself, and you can easily turn them around by examining them more closely today. A good way to do this is by engaging in an empowering exercise that can help you challenge your negative perceptions. Simply write how you feel about yourself, the state of your career, finances, relationships, skills, and even your body. Then look over your list and consider whether each belief helps you or hinders you, and work on consciously changing your negative perceptions.

Examining our beliefs about ourselves can help us better understand our motivations and overcome limiting behaviors. We may not realize we are laboring under negative self-perceptions because they often exist beyond our conscious awareness. When we take the time to honestly assess ourselves, and our circumstances, we begin to find clues that tell a more complete story. We become aware of limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behavior, as well as fears about our own worth and abilities. If we challenge these beliefs and consciously choose to embrace more nurturing beliefs about ourselves, we free ourselves to feel happy, purposeful and fulfilled as we go on to create the successful lives we desire. Your feelings of inadequacy can be replaced with a sense of empowerment if you explore your underlying beliefs today.