A Healthy Sense of Self-Worth Matters

Self-worth is a person's internal sense of their own value and worth, and that they are worthy of love, respect, and consideration.

What are the 4 types of self-worth?

Identity (who people think they are and what they think they're like)

Self-confidence/efficacy (people's beliefs about what they can do)

Self-esteem (people's evaluations of themselves)

Self-compassion (how people think about themselves when bad things happen).

Here are some benefits of having a healthy sense of self-worth: 

• Confidence

  People with a healthy sense of self-worth are more confident in meeting their needs, solving problems, and making decisions. 

• Relationships

  People with a healthy sense of self-worth are better able to maintain healthy relationships. 

• Goal setting

  People with a healthy sense of self-worth are better able to set realistic goals. 

• Mental well-being

  People with a healthy sense of self-worth are better able to improve their mental well-being. 

Some ways to improve self-worth include: 

• Using affirmations 

• Doing things you love 

• Finding the good in yourself 

• Working with a licensed therapist 

• Getting enough sleep 

• Eating regularly 

• Being physically active 

• Spending time outside 

• Practicing mindfulness and meditation 

• Taking small steps towards your goals 

Here are four ways you can begin to feel more worthy starting right here, right now:

1. Forgive yourself. Many of us struggle to feel worthy, because we are angry with ourselves about past mistakes. ...

2. Practice self-acceptance. ...

3. Be there for yourself. ...

4. Connect to supportive people