Taking opportunities in defiance of negative self worth

There may be times when you are offered or see an opportunity that aligns with the vision you have of yourself in the future - however, you do not exactly feel qualified to pursue it in the current moment. The imposter syndrome convinces you that you are unworthy and somehow not equipped to step into that opportunity.

Now, when speaking realistically, it is definitely essential to understand your limits, some things are simply not in your wheelhouse. I certainly would not take an electrician job as someone who has barely mended wires. However, if the opportunity is within the scope of your goals, it would not be very intentional to let that slide past you, wouldn’t it? 

There is something to say about diving into something that you do not feel prepared for, it forces you to try harder and excel. You learn as you go, and you do things that you wouldn’t have encountered previously. It is how you become qualified with that experience.

When facing an opportunity, there are some things that are worth considering:

• Does it align with your goals/journey?
• Do you feel excited or have interest for it?
• Is it within the sweet spot of something you are capable of doing while also being forced to learn and excel during it?
• Does it seem worth your time and attention?

If the answer is yes for 3 of those, I would highly recommend taking it up.

I tend to sway towards taking opportunities more often than passing them up. Whether it’s an opportunity to help someone else or if it seems like something that will help me, I am always willing to divert from my typical routine to do it. And in this, I have noticed a pattern in which the opportunities that seem doable despite a lack of experience tend to be the ones that I perform incredibly well in. The pressure demands mindfulness that forces me to show up the very best I can. 

As you grow, it is so important that you understand that you are more capable than you believe. You must defy the negative thoughts trying to minimize your ability, to take opportunities that resonate with your true calling, that is how you can create your dream life. 

• Dani 💙💚