Episode 49 - No More Accepting the Scraps, It’s Time to Choose YOU: Self-Worth, Boundaries & Women’s Empowerment with Melissa Crook

By Jessica Garrison

Podcast host Melissa Crook is here this week to bring everyone the necessary reminder of No More Accepting the Scraps, It’s Time to Choose YOU. So many times women give everything to others, and it’s only when everyone else is satisfied that they give back to themselves. We want to see women change this narrative and choose themselves first, rather than accepting the leftovers.

Melissa shares that even though she tells women every day that they need to ask for what they’re worth and value themselves, she sometimes struggles with this in her own life. When people are used to you giving to them before you give to yourself, there’s a possibility of pushback once these boundaries are set in place. It’s about remaining consistent during these times and reminding others, as well as yourself, that you come first. If you set that expectation for yourself, others will follow your lead. 

Take some time with your calendar and look over what you have coming up over the next few weeks or next few months. Is there time blocked off for yourself or a day full of activities you want to do? It’s important to invest in yourself before you give that time away to others so you don’t find yourself accepting the scraps of your time anymore. First and foremost, it belongs to you. 

This empowerment time is about recognizing your own worth and asking to be treated as such. You shouldn’t have to settle for what you want in life because it’s your life. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you deserve, whether it be payment for work you’re doing or the way you’re treated in a relationship. Save a little for yourself each time, so then you’re not playing catch up when you realize that all the time for yourself is gone. There are plenty of resources from our network that can help you during this time, even one on one sessions with Melissa to get a more personalized outlook on your journey. It’s time to take care of, invest in, and choose yourself. 

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