Belonging is not about fitting in but about being seen and accepted as yourself.
Written by:
Justin Walton
Date:
September 4, 2025
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Belonging is not about fitting in but about being seen and accepted as yourself.
When we feel we belong, we contribute, trust, and relax. When we do not, we shrink and start to disengage from our situation. Belonging is a powerful driver of both wellbeing and performance.
By exploring where that sense of belonging is strong and where it is missing, you can start to find ways to be yourself more often.
Reflection prompt
Where in your life do you feel most like yourself, and where do you feel like you are hiding?
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Justin Walton is an Executive and Financial Coach, and Consultant working in Essex and London. He writes regularly on financial well-being and brings his lived experience and professional expertise together to benefit clients and partners.
Don’t hold onto what is holding you back.
My work sits at the intersection of leadership, finance and personal wellbeing, helping business owners, professionals and leaders align work, wealth and wellbeing so they can create lives that feel successful, not just look successful.
I am the founder of the Life Beyond Success platform and creator of ALIGN - Achieving Lasting Impact, Growth and Nexus ® ("ALIGN") methodology, a framework shaped by three decades of experience across professional services, business ownership and property investing, alongside formal training in executive and financial coaching.
