A life coach recommends doing one exercise today to improve happiness and well-being.

In American culture, people often measure their worth through external factors such as salary and material possessions, leading to feelings of inadequacy.

"Life coach Francesca Hogi states that we are taught from birth the ways we must present ourselves, accomplish tasks, and attain possessions in order to be considered adequate."

Looking for validation outside of yourself is a slippery slope and a bottomless pit," she warns. "You will never feel good enough because there will always be something else to achieve, another goal post to reach.

In April 2025, when Hogi's book "How to Find True Love" is released, she recommends a reframing exercise to her clients struggling with self-worth.

Here's what she tells them to do and why it can help.

'Imagine a newborn baby'

Hogi gives her clients a hypothetical scenario.

"What does a newborn baby anywhere in the world need to be deserving of love, care, kindness, and good health?"

If you can accept that babies are loved for who they are, then it can help you understand that you don't have to do anything to be worthy yourself.

'You're much more comfortable just being your authentic self'

Rewritten sentence: This exercise can help individuals question the messaging they've been hearing about the sources of their confidence and self-love.

Hogi posits that our inherent worth as humans arises from simply being here and human. They do not need to prove anything.

Hogi asserts that individuals who engage in this exercise are "completely healthier" and "completely happier," and they feel more comfortable being their "true selves." The exercise aids them in recognizing that their primary responsibility is to "be themselves."

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