A client describes working with John Kenny to overcome childhood feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Through exploration and affirmations, they rebuilt self-worth, lowered their defensiveness, and regained confidence in managing their emotions.
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I came to John because I felt inadequate. I felt as though I was not good enough because I couldn't gain promotion at work. I felt as though I was not good enough compared to other people. It always seemed as though other people were happier than me, more well-off than me, more attractive than me. I came to John because I felt insecure. I just basically didn't feel good about myself, and no amount of encouragement from other people could help. John helped me to explore the reasons why I felt like this. The fact that through my childhood I had not felt loved and I hadn't felt secure. My defensiveness was as a result of constantly being on edge, constantly being worried. John helped me to feel better about myself using affirmations, believing that I was good enough, I was capable of being loved and capable of success. As a result, I now realize that I'm in control of my emotions. I can choose how I want to feel. I can choose how others make me feel. Nothing that people do or say can affect me personally unless I allow it to. He helped me to realize I was worthy of love and I could be successful. I totally understand my emotions, the way I feel, and I'm able to stop myself before I become defensive or negative in certain situations.
