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How do we measure self worth?

Self-worth is a deeply personal journey. While seeking input from people you trust, [spouses, spiritual friends, or close friends], remember that the final decision rests with you. Reflect on what truly matters to you! Think about your core values, resilience, and positive impact on others. Balancing family, work, and personal well-being isn’t easy, but prioritizing self-care isn’t selfish, it’s a life requirement.
Regret teaches us where we could have chosen differently; use those lessons to grow. Beyond finances, consider character, relationships, and the intangibles that make life meaningful. Your self-worth narrative is uniquely yours.

This is something I ask myself all the time. I want to do something that people value. It’s easier said than done. 

We raise our kids and they seem grateful enough, but what about beyond our families? Can we influence people outside of our family?

We could do volunteer work, but this can overwhelm us. I have done it in the past, for churches, the United Way, Red Cross, and other organizations. While it does make you feel good at the time, it can also drain so much of your energy and oftentimes, while they say thank you, they eventually keep asking for more until you just have to say “I quit”. 

I wanted to do more, but I had a family, kids, and a job. It’s hard to spread yourself so thin. 

It’s not that I didn’t care, I just cared more for my family and job. Eventually, my health, my wealth, and my life.  Saying no to others is a valuable life lesson.

These are the choices we make in life. We decide between who and how to help others. It’s not always an easy choice at the time but hopefully we can look back and be happy with our decisions. I don’t like to feel guilty, sometimes I still do but I understand what my greater good is. 

My greater good. Sometimes I put myself and my family first. While this seems obvious, it’s not always so clear in day-to-day life. How often have we put the urgent in front of the important?

Did you miss a family thing because of a work thing? I’ll bet you have! We all have to make a living, don’t we?

Well, looking back now, I see how stupid that was. Sure, there are times I had to do it, I was on call after all. But, there were times I wanted to do it to get ahead. Those are the times I regret. 

When we are thinking about self worth, how do we measure it? Not financially, believe it or not, that is easier than you think. It’s all your savings and retirement. Not necessarily your house or home. That is an expense, like it or not, it’s not as valuable as you think. You need somewhere to live, right, and it’s not liquid cash, is it? Get to my age and you look at all of your assets and expenses and some things come to light.

Sorry, I digress.

I think what I am trying to say is when you look at self worth, you have to decide what’s important to you. You don’t necessarily have to do this yourself. It’s OK to discuss with someone you trust like a spouse, a pastor or rabbi, a respected family member, or a close friend. If you value their opinion, then listen to them. 

I would recommend listening to them, but in the end you have to decide for yourself what your self worth is, how you measure it, and this should guide your values. 

This is up to you. You’ve got this! 

Give yourself plenty of time, reflect, and write down what matters the most to you and what you think others value about you. 

Let’s review:

  1. Your Appearance:
  2. Your Net Worth:
    • People often tie their self-worth to income or material possessions. However, wealth doesn’t define your value as a human being.
    • Material goods have monetary value, but they don’t reflect your intrinsic worth.
  3. Who You Know:
    • Some measure their worth by the company they keep. Whether it’s being in a relationship or name-dropping influential people, dependency on others for validation can be precarious.
    • True self-worth comes from within, not external connections.
  4. What You Do:
    • Accomplishments and achievements can impact self-esteem. While it’s natural to feel proud of your successes, remember that setbacks and failures don’t diminish your worth.
    • Embrace the journey, learn from challenges, and recognize your resilience.
  5. What You Achieve:
    • Goals and milestones matter, but they don’t solely define you. Celebrate achievements, but also appreciate the process and personal growth.
    • Your worth isn’t solely tied to external accomplishments.
  6. Your Character and Values:
  7. Your Spirit in Adversity:
    • How you handle challenges, setbacks, and adversity speaks volumes about your resilience and inner strength.
    • Recognize that overcoming difficulties adds to your self-worth.

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