What is Self-worth and 3 Ways to Build it
Evaluate your current self-worth and 8 affirmations to increase self-worth
Defining self-worth
Self-worth is a feeling that you are a good person and deserves to be treated with respect.
Self-worth has more to do with intrinsic value. It is about knowing you are precious, lovable, and worthy of all the good things in life.
Now that we are aware of what self-worth means let’s take a look at things that do not determine it.
Below is a self-worth evaluation checklist that consists of the conventional yardsticks used by people to measure their worth — answer yes or no.
Self-worth evaluation checklist
- I care about what people think of me.
- Looks, clothing, and weight determine my worth.
- A person is considered successful depending on net-worth i.e., bank balance, savings, and so on.
- My degrees, career, and goals are a critical aspect of my worth.
- High or low social media followers are directly related to my worth.
If you answered yes to all, then I would like to inform you none of those things are related to self-worth.
3 ways to build self-worth
Be kind to yourself
Acknowledge that you are smart and successful; even when you are not the smartest person in the room. You are a talented individual nonetheless.
Silence your inner critic
Your inner critic will constantly tell you about the things you are not good at or compare you with others or criticize your every move; Silence that voice. Your inner critic is not your friend.
Do not relate your failure to self-worth
Life is about trying. It is not about success or failure. If you tried something and failed, do not think that you are not worthy. Be compassionate. You are a human who tried and failed and that is okay. Even after experiencing that failure, you are still intelligent and a successful person who deserves all the best things in life.
Affirmations to build a healthy self-worth
I am unique
I love myself
I am loved and respected
I approve of my self
My beauty or weight does not define me
The only validation I need is mine
I grow every day regardless of my success and failure
My existence makes a positive impact on the people around me
Silence your inner critic and do things that bring you joy and align with your beliefs and values. This will certainly lead to building healthy self-worth. ❤
