You’ve likely heard the phrase we teach what we need to learn.
While I’m shy about admitting it – when it comes to my passion for the You Matter Marathon, it’s likely true.
As I mentioned in my TED talk, for years I struggled with what I call, “contingent mattering” – believing that I mattered only if I was a size 2, only if I was always kind, only if I made a six-figure salary. Maybe you can relate.
I had conflated my worth with my accomplishments which led to unhealthy striving, anxiety and depression. Not fun.
Now, after spending over a decade championing the You Matter message and personally sharing thousands of You Matter cards, I finally get it! I matter! Not because of what I do or how I make anyone else feel – I matter because I’m a human being. End of story. Beginning of freedom.
If you sometimes struggle with feeling like you matter, I heartily invite you to sign-up for our free online Mattering Summit where we’ll dive into topics on mattering to self, others, and in our communities.
Here’s just a few of the topics on mattering to ourselves:
- What to Do When you Feel Like You Don’t Matter
- Why You Matter: The Science and Wisdom of Human Connection
- Dare to Matter: Three Small Acts to Strengthen Self-Worth and Human Connection
- How to Feel Loved: Mattering to Others
The Mattering Summit, takes place online May 12 – 14, 2026.
It’s FREE to attend and you can join for as little or a much as you chose.
Signing up gives you access to recordings for free for two weeks after the summit.
Each of us deserves to feel in our bones that we matter. Because we do.
With excitement and gratitude,
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