Strengthen Your Self-Esteem | Part 3 of 6

Tap to follow so you can find this meditation whenever you need to be Softly Guided — and come back next week for the next pillar in this six-part series. This meditation is Part 3 of a six-part series exploring the six pillars of self-esteem, based on Nathaniel Branden's book The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem. If this series resonates with you, I highly recommend reading the book alongside it. The third pillar is Self-Responsibility. Taking responsibility for your life doesn't mean that everything that happens to you is your fault. It means recognizing what is within your influence and taking an active role in your choices, actions, and personal growth. This meditation will help you move from simply wanting things to change toward recognizing the steps you can take to create meaningful change — without blame, shame, or unrealistic expectations. Your practice for the week: Notice the moments when you wish something in your life were different. Ask yourself what is within your control, and consider one small action you can take. At the end of each day, acknowledge a choice you made on your own behalf. Return to this meditation as often as you need, and come back next week as we continue exploring the six pillars of self-esteem. If you're enjoying the series, please take a moment to rate the show. I'd also love to hear your requests for future meditation topics in the comments.