Hey you. Yes, you. I see you struggling over there. Burnout season is quickly approaching, where the most important things plow over you simultaneously. Where there's only twenty four hours in a day but you need thirty six. When you need to eat food, but there's spreadsheets, two meetings, an exam (or three..), and multiple tasks on the to do list taking precedence. If there's one thing that I do want you to get out of this article it's this: I understand.

I see the difficulty in waking up the morning of an exam you're not prepared for, I understand the nauseating feeling when your not on good terms with a friend, and I know the stress of life taking a toll on you... all too well. These are the moments when you debate on whether you should try or not, wondering if this stress will all be worth it one day. This is when your brain is spoon-feeding your heart with all these negative things until you overflow with the belief that they're true. Now is the time when it's virtually impossible to go through a day without breaking down. Today was the day where you even thought "I give up."

This is what not feeling good enough feels like. These are the days where getting out of the bed is the toughest, your appetite is absent, and the brick wall of life is constantly in your way. The innermost pain of feeling inadequate can become the sole reason of our existence at times and it's draining trying to simply muster up a plan to simply combat it.

Whenever I feel the darkest of inadequate feelings, I watch "Who You Are: A Message to All Women" made by JonJorgeson on YouTube. I find that this video always empowers me in some way, reminding me that I am always enough and that I am always loved. I'm not saying that this is a cure all to this feeling of self doubt, but it reminds you of the One who loves you as well as people wearing similar shoes as you. If you would like to see what this video has to offer, I've linked it here.There is also a video by the same person that reaches out to men, which I've also linked here.

Now, listen here. This feeling of inadequacy will not change overnight, but if you replay these next few sentences in your head daily, one day your heart will begin to believe them:

I am who I am because I was made this way. I am strong, independent, and determined to achieve any goals I set my mind to. I am powerful, and able to make a change that my true people will support willingly. My actions and unconditional love are ALWAYS enough. I am loved. I am awesome. I am important. I am enough.

Quoting JonJorgeson "and please... don't you forget it."