30/10/2026
When your thoughts and feelings keep telling you you’re “not good enough”, you start to believe it 🥹
What I didn’t realise when I was younger was that my brain worked differently to a lot of other people’s.
Criticism, however constructive, could affect me for days, weeks or even months.
Being bullied. Not being chosen for things. Not doing well in an exam. It all led back to the same words in my head.
“I’m not good enough.”
Those words followed me into adulthood and stopped me from applying for some amazing opportunities over the years.
During Covid, something shifted. I decided I wanted more for myself and started exploring ideas for my own business.
I stepped outside my comfort zone, even with that voice asking, “Who do you think you are? Why would you be any good at running a business?”
In 2024, things started making more sense. In 2025, I was diagnosed with ADHD.
I’m not broken. My brain works differently.
And I am good enough. Even when I don’t feel it. Even when I’m not chosen. Even when something doesn’t work out.
I’m still learning to believe that, rather than feeling I have to keep proving it.
If you recognise that “not good enough” voice too, try asking yourself: “Is this a fact, or is it a fear I’ve heard so often that I’ve started to believe it?”
You don’t have to believe every unkind thought you have about yourself 💜
📸 AdasGold