Are you undervaluing yourself? Are you struggling to enjoy your successes because of a constant feeling that things could be going better, or others are doing better than you? Don’t let that happen.
I am a work-in-progress and in this journey, I’ve worked hard to realize the power of valuing yourself.
Know your worth and add TIP to it. Live your life on your terms, even if that means not caring about what others think.
When you undervalue yourself, you effect every area of your life. Personally, Mentally, emotionally, physically, financially, socially.
Personally
You are the CEO of your own life. If you don’t see your value, why should anyone else?
- If you are noticing that people don’t respect you or your time, they are always late or needing you last minute with no reguard for what you are doing (you need to check and see where you are missing boundaries). If you find it difficult to set boundaries you don’t value yourself or mental health more than you value others. And so, people can take advantage of you or are rude to you because they feel no sense of value towards you or respect.
- Once you realize how important you are and how much you contribute to the world, many of your problems will disappear and doors will open where they once stood closed. You’ll be more confident, making you more attractive to others. People will respect your time and appreciate your skills. They’ll be more willing to listen when you have something to say….
Mentally
- The health of our mind determines the extent to which we can achieve success and fulfillment in our lives. When we lack in self-worth, we are unable to see the positive side of a bad situation.
- Our mental outlook directly affects your daily behavior, relationships, and your choices. It affects your ability to find fulfillment in all areas of life–relationships, career, and health. When you can learn to change your mental outlook from a negative one to a positive one you become healthier, happier, and more productive in every aspect of life.
Emotionally
- Emotionally The problem with undervaluing ourselves is that it becomes a habit, and that habit can become embedded in our everyday lives. You see, by undervaluing yourself you will never reach your true potential or be able to really experience happiness.
Physically
- When you’re feeling down on yourself, you may even experience physical symptoms. There are clear reasons for that, like the depression from low self-esteem will cause you to not take care of yourself. If you eat unhealthy comfort food for every meal, you probably won’t be comfortable in the long-term. You can get chronic fatigue, joint pain and more. If every day is a Relaxing Sunday, you’ll feel less motivated and less refreshed each morning.
Financially
If you are not your best self you cannot perform at your best.
When I speak to successful CEO’s I rarely hear them admit to any confidence issues. Some are honest about it, but it’s challenging to admit the higher you get to the TOP.
So, what do we need to do as professionals/entrepreneurs to build self-confidence and esteem.
- Worry less about being perfect and focus on making sensible decisions and handling the consequences. (see what is in your control and what isn’t in your control)
- Accept that failure is feedback and a great part of life. It’s your biggest teacher.
- Commit to your decisions instead of continually doubting yourself.
- Even when you’re scared, act courageous so that others will be motivated by your courage.
- Enjoy what you do, because you shouldn’t waste a short life doing what doesn’t bring you happiness and satisfaction.