In Order To CHANGE YOUR LIFE, You Need To UNDERSTAND THIS FIRST! | Sarah Jakes Roberts & Lewis Howes

Early Insecurities

Sarah's early struggles with self-worth were deeply rooted in her teenage pregnancy and the societal judgments that followed. She describes the emotional shutdown she experienced at 13 and the long journey to advocate for her right to have feelings, even when she felt she had done something wrong 1. Embracing her past, she learned to forgive herself and integrate her teenage identity into her present self 2.

I spent so long trying to not be the girl who got pregnant at 13, but I am the girl who got pregnant at 13. That's my truth.

--- Sarah Jakes Roberts

   

Healing Self-Talk

Changing her self-talk was crucial for Sarah in building self-worth. She began by acknowledging the negative thoughts that plagued her for a decade and giving them a voice through journaling and blogging 3. This process allowed her to confront and counteract the poison in her mind, transforming her inner narrative. Sarah also emphasizes the importance of reparenting oneself to heal and grow emotionally 4.

I let the poison speak. These were my thoughts 24/7 from 13 to 23. That's ten years of poison.

--- Sarah Jakes Roberts

   

Developing Confidence

Sarah's journey to self-confidence involved accepting her life and circumstances as they were. She explains that acceptance, rather than belief, was key to overcoming doubt and fear 5. By embracing her truth, she was able to build a life she loved and found worth in. This acceptance also led her to create Woman Evolve, a space for women to bring all of themselves and grow 6.

I'm going to give this thing 100%, and I'm not going to worry about how I keep it afloat, because right now it's here.

--- Sarah Jakes Roberts