The Self-Worth Revolution with Melissa Watts | Breaking Free from the Approval Trap

In this episode of The Observatory, Melissa Watts joins the show to discuss how to break free from the constant need for others' approval. She explains how many people tie their self-worth to things like social media likes or career success and introduces ways to cultivate unconditional self-worth. Melissa is a Personal and Business Growth Coach. She is also the Founder of Hello Darling and Lash Bar, a company that uplifts and empowers women locally and internationally. Hear how Melissa got to Maui, got into kiteboarding and ayurveda and the importance of feeling worthy of who you are. She also shares the importance of listening to your intuition and discovering new ways of being. Timestamps[01:54] Melissa Watts’s background information and why she got to Maui[04:42] How Melissa got into kiteboarding[07:13] The question that goes through Melissa’s mind every time she goes back to the outside world from Maui[08:30] The biggest lesson for Melissa now[11:26] Melissa’s journey of discovering new ways of being[20:51] Listening to your intuition [30:00] Feeling worthy of who you are[42:03] How today’s podcast actually happened [44:30] Being less about staying comfortable and more about the joy of discomfort [46:05] The type of coaching that Melissa does[50:00] What’s next for Melissa?Notable quotes:“We are not human doings. We are human beings.” - Melissa Watts [10:21]“Our minds and bodies are so powerful at keeping us safe.” - Melissa Watts [23:29]“When things are centred in love instead of fear, we don’t need governments and religions because love is self-organizing.” - Scott Wright [25:43]“If you are striving for something to make you worthy, you get damaged.” - Melissa Watts [28:21]Relevant links:Melissa Watts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodarlinglife/Website: https://hellodarlinglife.com/Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast