Rediscover Your Self-Worth: Why You Need to Prioritize Joy in Your Life

Craig Stanland
2 min readNov 24, 2023

Life becomes a whole lot more fun, meaningful, and fulfilling when we give ourselves permission to do the things that we find fun, meaningful, and fulfilling.

Sounds obvious, but how many of us actually do the things we desire to do?

How many of us capitulate to:

  • Not now.
  • When I retire.
  • When I have X dollars in my bank account.

When we deny ourselves what brings us joy because of the 3 excuses above or any other reason, here’s what we’re telling ourselves.

We’re not capable now.

We’re not worthy of joy.

Do you really believe those beliefs will magically disappear when you X in your bank account?

Don’t wait to do the things you want to do.

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My memoir, “Blank Canvas, How I Reinvented My Life After Prison” is available on Amazon.

“Blank Canvas” is for anyone trapped in prison cells of unworthiness, inadequacy, shame, regret, and fear who want to free themselves so they can reinvent their lives with courage, purpose, meaning, freedom, and peace.

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Craig Stanland

I write about my journey from corporate success to federal prison and finding joy, mission, meaning, and fulfillment beyond professional and financial success.