What I am reflecting?
I’m a good daddy.
I shared that sometimes I feel like I have imposter syndrome. I’ve doubted myself, wondering, “Am I good enough to be a good dad?”
I’m really grateful that some of you reached out and shared your wisdom with me. I spent some time reflecting on how I was feeling—asking myself, “Am I a good enough dad?” then shifting to, “I want to be a good dad,” and eventually landing on, “I’m a good dad.”
That’s when it became one of the shortest affirmations I now use:
“I’m a…”
I’m a good dad. As simple as that.
What this means is—by affirming “I’m a good dad,” I’m choosing to live and be that. It means my mind is guiding my body to take actions that align with this identity—without the stress or pressure to prove it.
A good dad loves his children unconditionally.
A good dad respects his children.
A good dad wants to build a great family.
Sometimes I get pulled by my past, or I feel anxious, trying to live up to some ideal version of myself in the future.
But this simple affirmation—“I’m a…”—can be a powerful tool for identity and self-affirmation.
How are you going to use that, now.
Quote I’m pondering
“Chase your desired lifestyle, not your desired title. People are blinded by status and labels. Once you release the need for a specific title, there is almost always an easier path to living your preferred lifestyle.”
Affirmation I used
I am … [ Fill in whatever you are ]