WORTHY by Jamie Kern Lima Bookclub Discussion Guide

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In my women’s personal growth bookclub, we discussed WORTHY by Jamie Kern Lima. Join here via Bookclubs.com

This book is for any woman who struggles with self-confidence, self-worth, pursuing their personal growth, or contributions to others. This book requires DEEP INNER WORK. Typically, my bookclub meets every six weeks, but with this book, we took 12 weeks to read, digest, and discuss Worthy. 

JKL is very vulnerable, telling her personal stories that will give you the grace to accept your own less-than-proud moments. I truly had several aha moments reading this book, discovering and acknowledging even more work to do in my personal growth. That is a great sign that a self-help book is WORTH reading and re-reading. I had several moments that forced me to recognize my work to do. 

Worthy Bookclub Discussion Questions:

1. Rate the book Worthy on a scale of 1 to 10.  
2. Did you know about the author before reading this book?
3. Did this book remind you of any other self-help books?
4. What lesson(s) really resonated with you? (What pages did you fold down, or where did you write in the margins?)
5. Did you disagree with anything in the book?
6. How has a fear of rejection held you back in your life?
7. Which turtle describes you? Standing back, watching? Or, standing tall and confident? 
8. Discuss “Someone has already done it, therefore, I shouldn’t do it.” How has believing this kept you from accomplishing your own dreams?
9. How many times do you worry about things that never end up happening? How does worrying about the unknown impact your life?
10. Discuss ambitious women. What positive and negative feelings and thoughts come up?
11. What labels about yourself do you need to re-write that will support your personal growth? Refer to the chart on page 177.
12. Where did you rate yourself on the self-fulfillment chart on page 191? In what ways can you keep developing to reach higher fulfillment?
13. What is your WHY for increasing your self-worth? 
14. When you write your goals down, write WHY the goals matter to you to accomplish. Notice the internal shift that occurs when you attach your WHY to your goals. Share them with the group if you feel comfortable doing so.
15. What does your inner circle feel like? Warm and fully accepting? Or, are you playing small?
16. Do you feel like you have to always perform to “feel loved” by others? How has that affected how you accept love from others, and how you love yourself?
17. It takes the same amount of energy to either doubt something or believe something. Which side do you fall on? How are you working on rewriting your belief in yourself?
18. Discuss the profound example of performing a solo in dance class. Page 292.
19. Who are you sharing this book with?
20. How are you going to commit to becoming WORTHY?

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