I started to simply say "thank you" without following it up with something to put myself down. It was uncomfortable but repetition is the ingredient for healing. Just say, "thank you" and sit with the uncomfortable to ease into the comfortable.

For a long time, I struggled to receive good things, praise, opportunities, and even simple kindness. I was so used to working through challenges on my own that receiving felt unfamiliar, almost uncomfortable. Part of me believed I had to overprove myself to deserve anything positive. That shifted when I began building ZLIBS™ with my husband and expanding CBA Media Group™. I finally saw the impact of my work and the resilience behind my journey. I realized the good things coming to me weren't accidents. They were confirmations that I had earned my place. What helped me change was giving myself permission to slow down, acknowledge my accomplishments, and stop shrinking so others felt comfortable. Today, I receive fully and confidently, not because everything has been easy, but because I understand that blessings show up when you're aligned and ready. Receiving isn't about worthiness. It's about allowing yourself to grow into everything meant for you.