You Matter Too

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You matter too.

I know you’re showing up for everyone else—your family, your work, your commitments. You’re making sure everyone around you is okay, taken care of, supported. But let me ask you something…

When was the last time you felt truly taken care of?

When was the last time you prioritized your needs without feeling guilty?

If you’re struggling to remember, or if you feel a little pang in your chest right now, please—stick with me. This episode is for you.

Somewhere along the way, we’ve been taught that putting ourselves first is selfish. That to be a “good” partner, mother, friend, daughter, colleague—we have to give, give, give…until there’s nothing left.

But let me tell you something that might just change your life:

You cannot keep pouring from an empty cup. 

You can’t be the best version of yourself when you’re constantly drained, exhausted, and stretched so thin that there’s nothing left for you.

And yet, so many of us do exactly that—until burnout, resentment, and exhaustion take over. Until we barely recognize the woman in the mirror.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

I want you to imagine something for a second.

Picture the woman you want to be—the one who wakes up feeling energized, the one who feels calm and confident, the one who actually enjoys her life instead of just going through the motions.

What would it take for you to become her?

What if I told you that the only difference between where you are now and where she is…

Is a decision.

A decision to stop waiting for permission.

A decision to stop feeling guilty for prioritizing yourself.

A decision to start treating yourself like you matter—because you do.

So where do we start?

One of the most powerful ways to shift into a life where you matter too is by setting boundaries—loving, firm, and necessary boundaries.

Because here’s the thing: Every time you say yes to something that drains you, you’re saying no to yourself.

So I want you to do something today. Just one small but powerful thing.

👉 Give yourself permission to start protecting your energy.
👉 Give yourself permission to rest without guilt.
👉 Give yourself permission to say no to things that don’t align with your peace and joy.

Because you matter too.

I want to leave you with something practical today—something you can actually do to start shifting into a mindset where you come first without guilt.

Take a deep breath and ask yourself these three questions:

1️⃣ What is one thing I do out of obligation that no longer feels aligned?
2️⃣ Where in my life do I feel drained instead of energized?
3️⃣ What is one small way I can start choosing myself this week?

Maybe it’s as simple as blocking off 30 minutes for yourself each day. Maybe it’s saying no to something you usually say yes to out of guilt. Maybe it’s booking that massage, taking that walk, or just giving yourself a moment to breathe.

Whatever it is—do it. And do it unapologetically.

I want to leave you with this final thought:

You are not here just to serve, to give, to be everything for everyone else. 

You are here to live. To be fulfilled. To feel vibrant, joyful, and at peace.

And that starts with the radical, revolutionary act of choosing yourself.

So, take this as your permission slip: You matter too. Always.

If this message spoke to you, if it gave you even a small shift in perspective, I’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment, share this post, or send me a message over on Instagram. And if you know a friend who needs this reminder too, share it with her—because we rise together.

Love and light,

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