Self worth...
Everything that we think we can or can't do is rooted in our sense of self worth. When we dream big, how many of us laugh it off like it is a 'pipe dream'? And why do we do this? We couldn't possibly be that talented, that deserving, that...worthy?
Everything that we think we can or can't do is rooted in our sense of self worth. When we dream big, how many of us laugh it off like it is a 'pipe dream'? And why do we do this? We couldn't possibly be that talented, that deserving, that...worthy?
Kaylan Pickford states, 'Our choices in life are made according to our sense of our own worth'. She's right.
We see this everyday.
Whether we choose to pursue a dream, tell someone no, tell someone yes, take a vacation or to simply take a break; it all falls back onto our perceived self worth.
Someone with a healthy sense of self worth will take all aspects into account and make decisions based on what is best for them and those in their life.
Someone who hasn't yet cultivated a healthy sense of self worth will deny themselves and only make decisions based on the needs of others.
Someone with a healthy sense of self worth will take all aspects into account and make decisions based on what is best for them and those in their life.
Someone who hasn't yet cultivated a healthy sense of self worth will deny themselves and only make decisions based on the needs of others.
People please-ers are all for doing what is best for someone else, but it can't be to their own detriment.
And we certainly don't want to teach our sons and daughters to live that way.
We need to teach them that they are worthy of achieving their greatest dreams, of respect, of help and of love.
Polly Berrien Berends states, 'a sense of worthiness is a child's most important need'.
We want them to have the confidence to live their lives in a way that is uniquely theirs. They can't do this if they don't think they are worth it, or worthy of it.
And we certainly don't want to teach our sons and daughters to live that way.
We need to teach them that they are worthy of achieving their greatest dreams, of respect, of help and of love.
Polly Berrien Berends states, 'a sense of worthiness is a child's most important need'.
We want them to have the confidence to live their lives in a way that is uniquely theirs. They can't do this if they don't think they are worth it, or worthy of it.
According to Wayne Dyer, 'self worth comes from one thing - thinking that you are worthy'.
I want to challenge you to take this one step farther.
Don't just think you are worthy.
Know you are worthy.
Deep in your heart, to the core of your soul have the knowledge that you are worthy of all the greatness the world has to offer.
And cultivate this in those you care for.
So, my echo is this...Know YOU are worthy.
I want to challenge you to take this one step farther.
Don't just think you are worthy.
Know you are worthy.
Deep in your heart, to the core of your soul have the knowledge that you are worthy of all the greatness the world has to offer.
And cultivate this in those you care for.
So, my echo is this...Know YOU are worthy.
Beautiful! I love that quote from Pickford!!
ReplyDeleteSherri! I thought of you and the video you shared while writing this. It is a struggle I've had and realized at the Writer's Retreat, I'm not alone. You are amazing, and I'm glad the universe finds me worthy of your friendship!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this, Mary Karen! It's something I needed to hear today. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary! I'm so glad to have you in my circle. It's a good reminder. And you are awesome, remember that.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true! I have ended up in a lot of bad jobs in my life because I jumped at the first thing that was offered to me because I didn't think anyone would value me enough to offer me more. They say writers are an egotistical lot and I think that's because only those with a giant ego can stand the gauntlet of rejection and judgment we are forced to run through. We need to foster a strong sense of self-worth in each other to help each other make it to the end! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'm going to pass this to my daughter ty!
ReplyDeleteI feel there is a fine line between being a people pleaser and acting on the ambitious theory about never saying "no" and taking every opportunity that comes your way. I do that and it's been good for me and my career. But self respect has to go along with it. when abused...run away fast! Nice post. Best, Karen Albright Lin
ReplyDeleteKaren, thank you for your comment! I agree with your statement. I think one of the differences between a people pleaser and an ambitious theory of never saying 'no', is the person who is working to never say 'no' sees a benefit in their ambition. Where, many times, I think people pleasers never say 'no' because they don't think they can. Which loops back around to self respect, which I hope we can all embrace. Thank you for reading my post!
ReplyDeleteA good reminder for all of us, MK. Everybody has those days when we wonder if we're really good enough. I decided a long time ago that 'good enough' is just that -- good enough to deserve good things. Not perfect. :) But good enough.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder. I was told by a guru in LA recently that I was too accomodating. Hmmmmmm. I bristled at his observation/insight at first, but realize, in many ways, he's right. And no - I'm not just trying to accomodate him as a guru. There's a line between being gracious and being a people pleaser. And that line's not really so fine. We are worthy - all of us - of whatever our dreams are. Thanks for the boost today.
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