You’re not alone.
Many people struggle with self-worthinessthat unshakeable belief that you are capable, valuable, and deserving of respect.
However, the term “self-worth” gauges how much we respect, love, and valueourselves.
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Self-worth is important for many reasons.
They are not afraid to pursue opportunities and have reasonable faith in their ability to deliver.
Self-worth also plays an important role in relationship dynamics.
Therefore, having positive self-worth can help peopleset boundariesaround how they are treated by others.
Learning to ask for respect is what pushes others to be respectful.
According to a 2017 study, positive self-worth is associated with a greater sense of well-being and life satisfaction.
Strategies to Improve Your Self-Worth
So what can you do to improve your sense of self-worthiness?
Exercise also recalibrates your mindset and offers both physical andmental benefits.
Challenge Negative Thoughts
Remember that thoughts are not facts.
Most of the time, they aredistortionscaused by internalized critics, stress, and situational demands.
Next time you have anegative thoughtabout yourself, think of an alternative realistic thought to replace it.
Having low self-worth can be like living life through restricted blinders.
Sometimes, complacency with this restriction grows, and people believe they are not worthy of more.
In these instances, the perspective of a neutral,trained professionalcan be very effective.
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