This week, I had a coaching session with a client who came to me feeling worn down, unseen, and questioning her value. As she spoke, I could feel the weight she was carrying, the belief that somehow, she didn’t matter.
And it reminded me of a powerful TEDx talk by Matt Emerzian, where he shares a simple but life-changing truth: you matter.
When We Forget We Matter
My client’s experience is not unusual. So many of us go through seasons where we feel invisible, overwhelmed by responsibility, yet underappreciated. From the outside, life can look fine, but on the inside, it can feel like we’re running on empty.
Matt Emerzian himself once lived that reality. On paper, he had it all, success, career, opportunity, but inside, he was falling apart. Everything changed when someone told him that life isn’t about me, it’s about we. His purpose shifted from chasing status to embracing impact, and that shift made all the difference.
The Ripple Effect of Knowing You Matter
When we forget that we matter, we shrink. We doubt our voice. We live smaller than we were meant to.
But when we remember that we matter, the opposite happens. We come alive. We see that every word, every action, every small kindness has the potential to ripple out and touch others in ways we can’t always measure.
Think about it: a kind word at the right moment, an encouraging text, a simple act of listening, it can change someone’s day, even their life.
Redefining Success
Our culture often tells us that success is about money, power, or recognition. But what if true success is about impact? What if it’s measured by the people we lift up, the hope we spread, and the love we share?
That’s what I reminded my client: her worth is not defined by what she produces, but by who she is. The world is better because she’s in it. And the same is true for you.
My Reminder to You
Maybe you’re reading this and you also need to hear it today: You matter.
Not because of what you do or how perfectly you perform, but because of who you are. Your presence, your kindness, your contributions, they ripple out farther than you know.
So here’s my challenge to you: carry this truth with you into your week. And just as importantly, remind someone else that they matter, too.
Because sometimes the most powerful gift we can give is a simple reminder of what’s already true.
You matter,
-srt
P.S. If you haven't seen You Matter on TedxSanDiego, here is the link: https://youtu.be/xAcHp0WBbBQ?feature=shared
P.S.S. If you love the TedxSanDiego talk, read Matt Emerzian's book Every Monday Matters: 52 Ways to Make a Difference.
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