Why Self-Worth Is the Foundation of Your Health Habits

Be your own best friend

If you’re anything like the women I work with, you already know what you “should” be doing to feel better:

Eat enough protein.

Go to bed earlier.

Move your body.

Drink water.

Breathe.

But somehow… life gets in the way.

The to-do lists grow longer, your energy dips lower, and your needs end up last on the list—again.

It’s not because you’re lazy. Or undisciplined. Or broken.

It’s because you’re carrying a silent belief that you’re not allowed to take up space.

That your needs are optional.

That taking care of yourself is selfish.

This is why we start with self-worth.

Because no meal plan or morning routine will stick if, deep down, you don’t believe you deserve to feel good.

Here’s what I’ve learned, both personally and professionally:

Self-worth isn’t a mindset you magically adopt one day—it’s a practice.

It’s built through tiny daily choices:

• Eating lunch before 3 p.m.

• Saying no to one more request that drains you

• Making a smoothie instead of skipping breakfast

• Speaking kindly to yourself when the house is a mess and your patience is thin

The more you honor your worth, the easier it becomes to follow through on the habits that nourish you.

Health habits rooted in self-worth feel different.

They’re not about punishment.

They’re about protection.

They’re about energy, clarity, and sustainability.

They’re about creating a life that feels safe and fulfilling—not one that’s just “held together.”

If you’re stuck in survival mode, please know:

You don’t need to hustle harder.

You need to feel worthy of rest, nourishment, and joy.

This is the work we do together at Mother Verde Wellness.

We untangle the beliefs that are keeping you stuck.

We build habits from a place of compassion—not control.

And we create a new pattern: one where your well-being is not the last thing you “get to,”

but the foundation you build everything else on.

You are not too much.

You are not behind.

You are worthy—right now—of a life that feels good in your body, your mind, and your spirit.

Let’s start there.