VOICE, WORTH, PURPOSEThe 3 Tools You Were Never Given What happens when you know how to show up for everyone else, but you are not always sure how to show up for yourself? In this episode of Be Your Empowered Self, I’m talking about three things that have become increasingly important in my own life: VOICE.WORTH.PURPOSE. Not as slogans.Not as something we have to perfect.But as parts of ourselves worth learning how to return to. VOICE asks:Can I say what is true for me when it matters? WORTH asks:Do I still believe I matter when I fail, get criticized, am no longer needed in the same way, or do not receive the approval I hoped for? PURPOSE asks:What is calling me forward in this season of my life? You can be a strong, outspoken woman and still find certain truths difficult to say for yourself. You can appear confident and still have your worth quietly connected to achievement, usefulness, appearance, or approval. And you can have spent years living with purpose for everyone around you and still find yourself wondering: What belongs to me now? This is a reflective conversation, not a formula. I share what I have learned through my own experiences, observations, continued learning, writing, and life. Your answers may be completely different from mine. This week’s five-minute exercise is simple: Open the Voice Memo app on your phone and answer these three questions out loud: What am I not saying that I know is true for me? What have I been using lately to measure whether I am enough? What is calling me forward right now, even quietly? Then listen back. Not to judge how you sound. Listen for what feels alive, what becomes quieter, where you hesitate, and what may deserve more of your attention. Your voice does not need to be the loudest in the room. It needs to be audible to you. Your worth does not need unanimous approval. It needs somewhere deeper to live than somebody else’s opinion. And your purpose does not have to impress anyone. It needs to give you a reason to participate fully in your own life. Next week:The Gifted Years - What They Actually Gifted You. If this episode speaks to you, share it with another woman who may be asking what belongs to her in this chapter of life. Follow Be Your Empowered Self so we can sit together again next Wednesday. BYES.Be your strong, beautiful self.And let’s turn someday into today. Deb🖤 DISCLAIMER The ideas, reflections, and personal experiences shared in Be Your Empowered Self are intended for educational, inspirational, and informational purposes only. I share what I have learned through my own life experiences, observations, professional background, continued learning, and personal reflection. I am not a psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, or mental health professional, and this podcast does not provide diagnosis, therapy, or mental health treatment. The experiences and ideas discussed in this episode may not apply to everyone. Every person’s circumstances are different. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental or physical health concern, please seek support from an appropriately qualified health professional. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Take what is helpful, reflect on what applies to your own life, and make decisions that are appropriate for your individual circumstances. Debra FodorBe Your Empowered Self
