Strengthening Self-Worth through Somatics for a Fulfilling Life

Hello,

I invite you here, to take a quiet pause,

While I guide you, with these words, into deeper connection with your body;

Your sacred vessel that contains your aliveness.

Through breath, touch, sound, and movement, we explore together.

Learning to listen within. To feel what stirs.

To gently build more capacity within your nervous system.

And with this you connect and begin to trust yourself, deeply.

This journey is about strengthening self-worth, and cultivating a foundation for a life that feels rich, meaningful, and fulfilling.

Understanding Self-Worth: The Heart of Your Inner Sense

Self-worth is the quiet voice inside that tells you, I am enough.

It is not about achievements or external validation but about recognising your inherent value as a human being.

When you connect with this truth, you create a deep well of resilience and peace.

Many women find themselves caught in cycles of self-doubt or comparison, especially in demanding personal and professional roles. But self-worth is a muscle that can be strengthened. It begins with tuning into your body, and learning to listen to its signals.

Practical step:

Start your day with a simple practice. Sit quietly, close your eyes.

Place your hands somewhere on your body and notice the contact and sensation between your hands and wherever they are resting. Take five slow, deep breaths, ideally make the exhale slightly longer than the inhale, perhaps inhale for the count of 3, exhale for the count of 5. Keep it natural and don't think about it too much. Feel the rise and fall of your chest.

This anchors you in your body and sets a tone of self-awareness.

Connecting with your body through breath and stillness

Improving Self-Worth Through Somatic Awareness

Improving self-worth is deeply connected to somatic awareness, the practice of tuning into your body’s sensations and signals.

When you learn to listen within, you begin to notice what stirs inside you: tension, ease, excitement, or fear, pain and pleasure. This awareness is the first step to being able to self-regulate and feel a sense of safety within yourself.

For example, when you feel anxious before a big meeting or presentation, instead of pushing the feeling away, try to notice where it lives in your body. Is it a tightness in your chest? A flutter in your stomach? Acknowledge it with curiosity and kindness, this feeling is here to communicate something. Use your breath and gentle movement or touch to connect with that area, a slow shoulder roll, a hand placed softly on your heart, let this anxious part know that you are listening, that you have it's back.

This is the beginning of actualising the phrase 'Feel the fear and do it anyway.' These feelings are here to look out for you, and you can train yourself to be with those feelings and not let them govern the way you move through life. This is only possible when you are aware of them. Knowing that you can safetly push your edges is a very empowering feeling when you begin to build more capacity in your system.

Actionable tip: Create a daily ritual of body check-ins. Pause three times a day to scan your body from head to toe. Notice any areas of tension or discomfort and breathe into them. This practice builds trust in your body’s wisdom and strengthens your self-worth.

When you practise these simple somatic check-ins in moments where you’re calm and regulated, you begin to understand your body’s signals more clearly., then you will have more access to call on these resources when you are in more activated states. Somatic work doesn’t mean you’ll always be calm and regulated. That’s not a reality of life. But it will give you tools and resources to support you in the more challenging times, that mean you don't spiral out too far and you are able to respond better to life rather than react from unconscious nervous system states.

Cultivating Trust and Safety Within Yourself

Back to Self worth! Trusting yourself deeply is a cornerstone of self-worth. It means believing that you can handle whatever life brings, that your feelings are valid, and that your needs matter. This trust grows when you create internal safety through somatic practices.

One way to cultivate this is through grounding exercises. Grounding helps you feel stable and present, especially when emotions run high. For instance, standing barefoot on the earth, feeling the texture beneath your feet, or pressing your palms together and noticing the warmth can bring you back to your centre.

Example exercise: Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. Name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste. This sensory awareness anchors you in the present moment and calms your nervous system.

Grounding through connection with the earth

Embracing Movement and Sound to Enhance Self-Worth

Movement and sound are powerful tools to reconnect with your body and express your inner truth. When you move mindfully, you release stored tension, move stagnant energy and invite a flow of joy and vitality into your life. Sound, such as humming or gentle vocalisations, can soothe your nervous system and deepen your connection to yourself.

You don’t need to be a dancer or singer to benefit. Simple practices like swaying gently to music, stretching with intention, or taking a big sigh when you exhale can open pathways to self-love and acceptance.

I invite you to try this practice for a week: Set aside five minutes each day (or the length of your favourite song) to move freely. Begin by closing your eyes and notice how you feel with a gentle body scan, glide your awareness though your body and notice what sensations you feel, any emotions that may be there, and even any present moment thoughts.

Begin to move, let your body guide you. Notice how different movements feel. Follow your breath and allow any sounds to emerge naturally.

When you finish come to stillness and do a body scan, notice what has shifted and how your body feels.

To support integration spend a few moments to journal about your experience.

Integrating Self-Worth into Your Daily Life and Work

Building self-worth is not just a personal journey; it also transforms how you show up in your work and relationships. When you trust yourself and feel safe within, you communicate with confidence and authenticity. You set boundaries that protect your energy and honour your needs.

In business, this might mean saying no to projects that don’t align with your values or asking for support when you need it. In personal life, it could be choosing rest over obligation or expressing your feelings honestly.

Action plan: Each week, identify one area where you can practice saying yes to yourself. It might be taking a break, delegating a task, or speaking up in a meeting. Notice how this small act of self-respect strengthens your sense of worth.

I invite you to explore these practices gently and with curiosity. Your body is your home, and through it, you can reclaim your power and peace. Building self-worth and somatic work is a journey, not a destination. Be kind to yourself as you grow.

If you want to deepen your practice, Inner Sense Somatics offers guidance to empower women to reclaim their connection to their bodies and their inner wisdom in both personal and professional settings through somatic practices.

Please let me know how this message landed for you and if you tried any of these suggested practices.

I would love to hear if it was supportive.