InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
January 20, 2026
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
The story you've been telling yourself about who you are—the one formed in childhood, reinforced by criticism, shaped by old wounds—isn't necessarily true. It's just a movie you've been replaying, scene by scene, believing it was documentation when it was only interpretation. What if the view you've held of yourself all these years has been distorted? What if you've been discounting every piece of evidence that contradicts the harshest judgment you carry?
The focus for today is:
We each have the capacity to alter the course of our lives. We have the ability to become the captain of our own ship, the person who controls the transitions in our lives.
Today's message is inspired by Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D., author of the book: Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem
Dr. Sorensen reminds us that low self-esteem isn't just about feeling bad—it's about believing the worst about ourselves so strongly and for so long that we automatically reject anything that might prove us wrong. But here's the truth: we don't have to remain captive to these chains. With desire, willingness, and focused energy, we can take steps that restore hope, stimulate motivation, and renew confidence. Each step toward recovery breaks one more link in that chain.
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Recovering From Low Self-Esteem
Author: Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D.
A Reminder:
We each have the capacity to alter the course of our lives. We have the ability to become the captain of our own ship, the person who controls the transitions in our lives.
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RELATED BOOK: Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem
A comprehensive guide to understanding and recovering from low self-esteem by clinical psychologist Dr. Marilyn Sorensen, who has specialized in relationship and self-esteem issues for over 24 years. This book offers practical steps for breaking free from the patterns that keep us trapped in self-defeating behaviors.
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For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as a Kindle edition and Audiobook.
About the Author
Dr. Marilyn Sorensen is a clinical psychologist in Portland where she has specialized in relationship and self-esteem issues for over 24 years. She is an experienced national speaker, life coach and consultant, and the author of Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem and Low Self-Esteem Misunderstood & Misdiagnosed, published by Wolf Publishing.
Author's website: www.getesteem.com
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