#SelfWorth #SelfLove #RecognizingYourWorth 🌟
Have you ever stopped to think about what makes you truly valuable? What made you finally recognize your worth? It’s a question that many of us have grappled with at some point in our lives. Whether it’s in our personal relationships, professional endeavors, or simply in our own self-perception, recognizing and embracing our worth is a crucial step towards living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
So, what exactly is self-worth, and how can we come to recognize and appreciate it? In this article, we’ll explore the concept of self-worth, share some examples of what it looks like in practice, and offer some tips for cultivating and nurturing it in our daily lives.
## What is Self-Worth?
At its core, self-worth is the inherent value that each of us possesses as individuals. It’s the belief that we are deserving of love, respect, and happiness simply by virtue of being alive. Recognizing and honoring our self-worth means treating ourselves with kindness and compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and valuing ourselves as unique and valuable beings.
### Examples of Recognizing Your Worth
Here are a few examples of what recognizing your worth might look like in different aspects of life:
1. **Personal Relationships**: Saying no to people who don’t respect your boundaries and making time for self-care, even when it feels selfish.
2. **Professional Life**: Asking for a raise or promotion that you know you deserve and taking credit for your accomplishments at work.
3. **Self-Perception**: Embracing your strengths and acknowledging your achievements, no matter how small they may seem.
## How to Recognize Your Worth
Recognizing our worth is an ongoing journey that often requires intentional effort and self-reflection. Here are some tips to help you recognize and embrace your own self-worth:
### 1. Practice Self-Compassion
– Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a friend. Acknowledge your flaws and mistakes without harsh judgment.
### 2. Set Boundaries
– It’s important to establish and uphold boundaries in our relationships and daily interactions. Learn to say no when necessary and prioritize your own well-being.
### 3. Celebrate Your Accomplishments
– Take time to acknowledge and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small they may seem. Recognizing your successes can help build confidence and reinforce your sense of self-worth.
### 4. Surround Yourself with Supportive People
– Surround yourself with people who appreciate and respect you for who you are. Cultivating a supportive network of friends and loved ones can help reinforce your own self-worth.
### 5. Challenge Negative Self-Talk
– Pay attention to your inner dialogue and challenge any negative thoughts or beliefs about yourself. Replace self-criticism with positive affirmations and compassionate self-talk.
## Cultivating Self-Worth in Daily Life
Recognizing your worth is not just a one-time realization – it’s a mindset that requires consistent nurturing and practice in our daily lives. Here are some strategies for cultivating and reinforcing your sense of self-worth on a day-to-day basis:
1. **Practicing Gratitude**: Take time each day to reflect on the things that you are grateful for. This can help shift your focus from feelings of inadequacy to feelings of abundance and appreciation.
2. **Engaging in Self-Care**: Making time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation is essential for affirming your self-worth. Whether it’s reading a book, going for a walk, or practicing yoga, prioritizing self-care sends a powerful message to yourself that you are worthy of love and care.
3. **Mindfulness and Meditation**: Engaging in mindfulness practices can help you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to cultivate a sense of inner peace and self-acceptance.
4. **Seeking Professional Support**: If you find that recognizing your worth is particularly challenging for you, don’t hesitate to seek the support of a mental health professional. Therapy can provide you with the tools and guidance you need to work through any underlying issues that may be impacting your self-worth.
In conclusion, recognizing and embracing our self-worth is a crucial aspect of living a fulfilling and meaningful life. By practicing self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and celebrating our accomplishments, we can cultivate and nurture a strong sense of self-worth in our daily lives. Remember, you are inherently valuable and deserving of love and respect, simply by being who you are. 💖🌟
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I went through a world of emotional abuse as a young teen. It took many many years of self invalidation before I met someone who I talked to about what I went through very non chalantly and he told me, “you know, you’ve been through a lot, you didn’t deserve that, nobody does.” It was the last part that really got me. I had honestly never thought about what I’d been through from an outside perspective, never thought about how I’d feel knowing someone else went through the same. I realised he was right and I’d be horrified if a friend told me someone treated them the way I had been.
I lost my childhood best friend to breast cancer. At rhe same time, two other women I called my best friends and I had a falling out. I was at a really low point until my fiance brought me to his coworkers son’s birthday party and I met his wife. She’s become one of my best friends and a godsend. Ever since not having they negative energy around, my circle of friends has been getting bigger and bigger. With true women who support other women. Ive been unstoppable in my career, promoted 3x in the past few years and have really just learned to demand more from life and never accept any less. All because I went to a birthday party I was so anxious to attend.
When I realized that the world doesn’t revolved around what someone or a few people think. They’re only a teeny tiny aspect of your life and you can choose to leave them. We all have a choice and once you choose yourself and know your worth, you’re unstoppable!
Being treated like garbage so hard that something broke and I realized I deserve respect as much as other people
Therapy and being in a healthy relationship, as well as cutting out toxic people. I don’t know how to describe it, but I know my worth, but I don’t feel it. I struggle from imposter syndrome and I’m just faking it all until I can make it and truly feel deserving.
Cutting off my family and accepting that they never truly loved me. I had to learn how to love myself because my family never did. Now I’m worth everything to myself. I love myself more than anyone could, and no one can change that now. It’s the most freeing thing in the world.
The fact I pay all my bills alone and everything g I have, it was all done by me! So the fact I’m able to provide for myself and treat myself to whatever I want. I love it!
There were a few events that made me realize my worth.
My ex – my whole life I was raised in a sexist household, so when that literal predator got his hands on me and treated me and another girl as fleshlight/incubators/ personal maids, I knew that wasn’t a partnership. It was coercion into servitude.
A fling – this guy claimed to be polyamorous but confused it with an open relationship. I spent too long with his half-hearted attempts to get me to be a part of his throuple so I could help pay for his unemployed partner, and the last straw was when he told me that he views all of his additional partners as supplements when his main partner is deficient in one way or another. This was after I decided to try and be friends, but he was bombing me with declarations that I was one of the only people he could trust (not even his partner??)
I’m a person, not a fish oil pill. I’m not a sex toy or that sex robot from Rick and Morty.
Finally making enough money. I was a school teacher for many years, and always so broke and felt bad about it. I finally quit teaching, got a corporate job, and finally make decent money. It’s much easier to be like “duh im worth it” when I have plenty of cash for groceries/life.
My ex and I were in a situationship for a year, but I honestly was just trying to be there for him mostly as a friend. He goes through heavy depression and every time he called and needed someone because he didn’t want to be left alone, I went straight to him. I was in my senior year in college taking 4 classes and working two jobs, and it felt like I was digging inside my chest and giving him everything, all I could give to basically make him want to live and feel important. Unfortunately I didn’t set boundaries (100% my fault), and it affected my school, I started to fail classes. He said I was his only true friend and that his other friends weren’t there for him emotionally so I felt like I had to always be there for him. Fast forward to almost a year later, as soon as he started to feel better, he broke everything off. One night he was verbally mean, which was out of character and then everything ended. And just this month he posted on Instagram “Thanks to all the friends who got me through 2023, it was a hard year for me but I couldn’t have done it without you, etc etc”. His not so “true” friends, as he stated to me before, were posted with pictures and videos of them hanging out, and I was nowhere. I was so hurt and confused. I then thought to myself…if I had a friend like me who kept giving and giving and was there every time my depression got soo bad, I would have so much love for them and respect and I wouldn’t dare hurt them. After that I started to love myself more and I saw my worth and realized I got my flaws sure, but I would love a friend like me.
Sidenote: I did try setting boundaries in the beginning, but it became hard when he was begging me to come over because he was lonely and afraid to be by himself. So I do understand I wasn’t “forced” but I still felt taken advantage of.
Unironically, a bad trip on psychedelics. Which is something I never in a million years thought I’d be typing just a couple years ago, but there you go 🤷♀️
Not there yet, but therapy. Realising I’m in therapy bc of men who made me feel so small, so worthless. Now I have a partner who genuinely loves me, he must see something in me. I don’t see that glimmer in me anymore, but I hope to find it. He relit my candle, hopefully I can keep it alight
The moment I got accepted to the ESA space program. I had to sacrifice a lot and give up a lot for it and it finally happened
September 2020. When that person ghosted me (we had been on and off since December 2018) and I was screaming crying against my pillow because of him, since he was doing that for the millionth time. Plus, he had someone else too which didn’t help, although he said it wasn’t serious. At the same time, my dad and I weren’t in good terms, so we were having arguments almost every day.
I just thought I never wanted that for my life and that I needed to change, or just get better.
Now, years later, I have the most amazing person beside me and I couldn’t ask for better. Also, the relationship between me and my father is a little bit better. Although we have our arguments every now and then, now I know the exposition time I need to have with him in order for us to have a healthy relationship.
When I realized I was the prize, I had a full career with a salary job and a business cards when I was 20, it takes most people in my job field 10 years to get where I am
Sobriety. Reading lots of self help books. Therapy. No contact w my mom. Tons of self reflection.
Gaining weight and starting to love myself for who I am and realize that I’m beautiful and deserve the best
About a year & a half of voluntarily being single and working on myself.
My husband, honestly. He made feel comfortable in my own skin, and much more confident. He also helped me realize I’m worth a damn.
Realizing that if I didn’t recognize my worth and advocate for myself, no one else will.
Dumping my partner of 17 yrs. I hemmed and hawwed for YEARS. Finally did it even though I was scared beyond belief.
I jumped straight into dating someone who also wasn’t a fit. Left him. The more I stand up for myself, the taller I get.
Enough therapy to realize that deep down I was angry at how I was being treated. I started pushing back, and eventually I got sick of not getting my reasonable needs fulfilled.
I hate that this is my answer, but it was finally finding a partner who treated me at my worth. He lifts me up in countless ways and never lets me lean into self-doubt if he can help it. (I know, I know, but it’s what happened)
Years and years of therapy.
I got dumped and was left with this feeling as if he had an impression that my life wasn’t going to amount to anything. That I was boring, unmotivated. Admittedly, I’m sure I came off that way at times but…It kinda flipped a switch like wait … you think I’m not good enough? *For you*? I immediately started seeing things in a different light. I have a great life! I have a lot to bring to the table! And I’ll do anything in my power to radiate strength, intelligence and beauty. This isn’t a dig at him, I should thank him.
When I realized I could do anything
Long story short I woke up and hated where I was in life, in terms of location and progression, so I said fuck it and changed everything, I sold 95% Of my shit and moved to another country, leaving behind everyone and everything
I can do anything, YOU can do anything, it’s just a matter of who and what is holding you back.
A combination of trauma therapy and having a partner who constantly tells me how great I am.