Picture this: It’s 7:00 a.m. and your alarm is going off—again. You’ve already snoozed twice, but you’re still groggy, so you do it again, pull your covers up and sink back into the mattress. What’s nine more minutes?
When you finally crawl out of bed, get dressed and go to work, the day goes by in a blur. Answering emails. Sitting in meetings. Writing reports. Making calls. At 5:00, you gather your things and drive home.
Sleep, wake up, work, repeat. It’s a daily grind that will have you burning out the next time your alarm goes off.
There’s more to life than that. But you have to understand exactly how valuable you are to break the cycle. How can you make sure you’re exercising self-worth?
Practicing self-care for the sake of self-respect. Here’s how.
- Love yourself first. Get started on the path to self-respect by reminding yourself of your strengths daily, limiting comparisons to other people, figuring out what you truly value and living a life aligned with that.
- Seek joy. Determine something that brings you happiness and commit to that joy. Aligning your goals with your core values can inspire good habits and productive practices.
- Speak your mind. Tap into your many voices to express what’s important to you: your passions, the values you believe in, your feelings, your aspirations. In fact, not speaking your mind is one of
- Be you. To thine own self be true: Authenticity is your greatest asset. Look at your wardrobe and plan looks that will make you comfortable and confident. Don’t dress like someone else!
- Embrace change. You’ll need to adapt to change. Luckily, you’ve already done it before. Take a moment to celebrate changes that you successfully adapted to
- Create calm. Think about your office: What feelings does it inspire? Ensure a hit of positive emotion with a framed picture of your spouse, child or closest friends.
- Copycat. The world is full of inspiring achievers. Identify the people who motivate you, and consider their strengths. Do they have habits you can emulate?
- Take a moment. Say a prayer. Or take a moment of silent meditation for yourself. Whatever your beliefs might be, stop, listen and seek some sort of connection. Understanding your self-worth can lead to lifelong happiness. So how confident are you? Do you truly believe in yourself? Your level of confidence plays a big role in measuring your self-worth.
