Weekly: Worthy no matter what
In these first weeks of the year, as you work towards what matters to you, you will inevitably experience a mixture of successes and setbacks.
You might get some positive feedback, your project could hit a new milestone, you could stay consistent with your routines, or you might get quality time with loved ones.
And, at the same time, you might struggle with symptoms of an illness, you could have a tough conversation with a client, or you might hear some bad news.
Through it all, what matters most is this: remembering that no matter what happens to you, or how things go in your pursuit of these goals, you will always be worthy. Your success do not make you 'better'; your failures don't make you 'worse'. You are always, always worthy, just as you are.
Because, despite what Old Happy culture told you, your worthiness is not based upon your achievements. It is something inherent: you are worthy because you are alive. Nothing that happens to you and nothing that you do will ever change that.
Take that knowledge forward with you as you embark upon your 2026 goals. Let it inspire you to take risks and try new things, knowing that any failures you experience will not diminish you. Let it compel you to change the way that you treat people, looking for their own inherent worth in every interaction. And let it change the way that you treat yourself, so that you stop being cruel to yourself and start treating yourself with the compassion you deserve.
Tips and Tools
1. Kind anyway — This week's animation.
2. A resolution for the new year — Meet it with kindness.
3. How life looks — Stop judging yours so harshly.
4. The backward step — Inevitable, and important.
5. Every emotion is important — Neither good nor bad; useful.
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Articles — Read more articles on our website.
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What’s a change you want to make in your life?
"I want to leave behind a toxic work environment that dims my light and creates situations where I struggle to uphold my values."
"I want to change my major."
"I would love to no longer feel the need to explain or make excuses for myself about what I enjoy and what makes me happy."
"Instead of being angry, I want to be more patient and have more tolerance."
"I want to put myself out there, have fun and stop being shy and fearful!"
“Less overthinking, more doing.”
“Unconditional acceptance for myself.”
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