Monday Madness
Monday Madness: WORTH Beyond Limits— Who Told You That You Couldn’t?
“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”— Marcus Aurelius
What if the greatest limitation you are carrying is one you have never stopped to question?
As we navigate the fourth quarter, economic uncertainty, political tensions, professional expectations, and the approaching holiday season, it is easy to allow external circumstances to shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible.
But here’s something worth considering:
Your circumstances may challenge your confidence, but they do not determine your WORTH.
Throughout September, we explored TRUST. This October, we deepen that conversation by examining WORTH—not simply what we accomplish, produce, or contribute, but what we believe we deserve and what we give ourselves permission to pursue.
Iyanla Vanzant reminds us through her reflections in Until Today! to examine the excuses, beliefs, and limitations that may be holding us back.
From a coaching perspective, self-awareness creates an opportunity to challenge assumptions, reframe limiting beliefs, and make intentional choices aligned with our values.
Pause. Breathe. Reflect.
-Inhale deeply… exhale slowly.
-Again… breathe in possibility… exhale self-doubt.
-One more breath… release the pressure to prove your WORTH.
Now consider:
What belief about yourself have you accepted as truth without examining its validity?
Where might fear, past experiences, or expectations be influencing the choices you make today?
What becomes possible when you TRUST your capabilities rather than allow self-doubt to define your potential?
As a leader, how might your assumptions about others be limiting their opportunities to grow?
Remember, not every barrier is self-imposed. Some challenges are real, systemic, and beyond our immediate control. Yet even within uncertainty, we can explore where choice, agency, and possibility remain.
Awareness is the beginning. Intentional action creates momentum.
As you begin this week;
Identify one belief that may no longer serve you.
Challenge it with curiosity rather than criticism.
Then choose one meaningful action that reflects the WORTH you already possess.
And leaders, invite your teams into the conversation:
What assumptions might we need to challenge to create greater opportunities for ourselves and one another?
You do not have to eliminate every obstacle to take your next step.
Your WORTH is not limited by what you have experienced, and your future need not be defined by what you once believed.
Remember:
Your WORTH was never the limitation. The story you believed about it may be.
You got this!
Coach Tavia, PCC, MEd, MAT
References & Further Reading:
1. International Coaching Federation (2025). ICF Core Competencies — Particularly Evokes Awareness and Facilitates Client Growth.
2. American Psychological Association. Building Your Resilience — Explores how thought patterns, perspective, and purposeful action support resilience.
3. American Psychological Association. Healthy Ways to Handle Life's Stressors — Discusses reframing thoughts, realistic expectations, and accepting what is outside our control.
4. Hendricks, Gay; A year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose. Harper One, New York, NY 1998.
5. Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
6. Vanzant, Iyanla; Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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Tavia Robinson
EMPOWER COACHING & CONSULTING, LLC
732.743.5012
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