Hello from home!

Lately, I’ve been doing some deep thinking. Not the fun kind that comes with travel or a cup of hot filter coffee (Mysore is clearly lingering in my thoughts :D)

I’ve come to a startling realization, (ok maybe not so 'startling' since my therapist told me this 4 years ago, lol)-

About 80% of my problems, my constant 'I can’t' moments, and even the little hiccups in my day boil down to one thing: low self-worth.
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For years, I’ve been conditioned to believe that I’m not enough. I’d compare my journey to others, say yes when I wanted to say no, and let my inner critic call the shots.

It was like carrying an invisible weight, a belief that I didn’t deserve my own success or happiness.

However, I’m finally starting to see that this belief isn’t set in stone. It’s something I can change, one little decision at a time.

So now, I’m on a journey to improve this, to nurture my self-worth and build a life that feels right from the inside out.

I’ve started:

• saying 'no' to something that drains me
• allowing myself a quiet moment without guilt
• reminding myself that I deserve kindness from others, and most importantly, from myself

This isn’t a magic fix overnight, but it’s progress.

Low self-worth is a silent disease.

It doesn’t scream. It hides.

It’s not your personality. It’s your pain in disguise.

It convinces you to chase validation like a drug. To seek proof that you matter.

When we start healing, we stop

• needing constant validation
• picking fights with ourselves in our heads
• taking everything so damn personally

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And it isn’t built by thinking positive. It builds every time you choose yourself.

I’ve been taking baby steps - reading, journaling, and sharing how I truly feel more in conversations.

Each time, I’m slowly unlearning those old habits of self-doubt and replacing them with a new narrative of self-respect.

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My Personal Branding Community

I recently launched a small community dedicated to helping people build a personal brand affordably.

It’s a space for real talk - prompts, tips, templates, and guidance on how to show up authentically online, even on days when you feel less than confident.

I also share freelance project opportunities for my community members to help them build their portfolios and some quick pocket money ;)

And here's what people are saying:

It's on WhatsApp and we're already 5 people strong (limiting it to 10 for now).

If you’re interested in joining a group that’s all about taking small steps to big changes, check it out here → https://nas.io/byob-by-kanak​

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A little exciting (and mysterious) update

Next week, I’m travelling for a very special project.
It’s something that feels so aligned, creatively fulfilling, and fun.

I can’t share the details yet but it has me seriously excited.

Stay tuned. Can't wait to tell you everything. 💛

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Until then, remember, you don’t need to earn your worth. You were born with it.

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See you next Wednesday!

Love,
K

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