Episode 07 - Empowerment Essentials: Five Tools to Boost Your Self-Worth and Transform Your Narrative
Oct 16, 2023
Self-worth is a foundational aspect of our self-perception that significantly influences our self-esteem. Self-worth transcends specific accomplishments or abilities. It represents the intrinsic value and natural internal sense of deservingness that we attribute to ourselves. When we possess self-worth, we believe that we are deserving of love, respect, and success simply by being who we are. This belief in our inherent worthiness is not dependent on external factors but arises from a profound understanding and acceptance of ourselves.
The process of building self-worth involves a combination of internal reflection and external actions. Through practices such as self-reflection, self-compassion, affirmations, setting intentions, and seeking professional help when necessary, we can nurture and fortify our self-worth. By cultivating a strong sense of self-worth, we establish a solid foundation for a positive and stable self-esteem.
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On the other hand, self-esteem pertains to how we perceive ourselves. While influenced by self-worth, self-esteem is more focused on our thoughts and beliefs regarding our abilities and achievements. Unlike self-worth, self-esteem can fluctuate based on external circumstances and accomplishments. A robust foundation of self-worth contributes to a more consistent and positive self-esteem.
Therefore, recognizing and developing our self-worth is crucial for fostering a healthy sense of self-esteem. By acknowledging and embracing our inherent value and deservingness, we can navigate life's challenges with confidence, resilience, and a profound sense of self-acceptance. Ultimately, self-worth serves as the cornerstone upon which our self-esteem is constructed, shaping our self-perception and interactions with the world around us.
Building self-worth is a multifaceted process that involves both internal reflection and external actions. In this episode I explore various tools that can be utilized to enhance self-worth.
Internal Reflection:
Internal reflection is a vital component of building self-worth. It entails examining one's thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Practices like journaling and meditation enable individuals to delve deeper into their inner selves, uncovering beliefs and patterns that may impact their sense of worthiness.
External Actions:
While internal reflection is essential, external actions are equally significant in the journey to building self-worth. LaShonda highlights several tools that can complement internal reflection:
Spiritual Practice: Engaging in spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer, or mindfulness can help individuals connect with their higher selves and cultivate a sense of purpose and meaning in life. This connection to something greater than oneself can contribute to a stronger sense of self-worth.
Self-Reflection Coupled with Self-Compassion: Self-reflection involves thoughtfully considering life experiences and beliefs. By practicing self-compassion, individuals can treat themselves with kindness and acceptance, fostering a more positive self-image.
Affirmations: Positive affirmations are powerful tools for boosting confidence and reshaping self-perception. By repeating affirmations that affirm one's worthiness, individuals can gradually build a deep sense of self-worth.
Setting Intentions with Affirmations: Setting intentions aligned with affirmations can help individuals focus on specific aspects of self-worth each day. By consciously directing their attention towards their worthiness, individuals can reinforce positive beliefs about themselves.
Seeking Professional Help: Recognizing when external support is needed is a sign of strength. Seeking help from therapists, counselors, or life coaches can provide valuable insights and guidance in understanding and overcoming factors that may hinder self-worth.
By combining internal reflection with external actions such as spiritual practices, self-compassion, affirmations, setting intentions, and seeking professional help, individuals can embark on a holistic journey towards building and strengthening their self-worth.
Setting boundaries with others is a crucial aspect of maintaining healthy relationships and practicing self-care. Having a clear understanding and belief in one's own self-worth is essential when it comes to setting boundaries effectively.
The episode emphasizes that self-worth is the intrinsic value and deservingness that an individual attributes to themselves. It is about believing that you are worthy of love, respect, and success simply by being who you are, regardless of external factors such as accomplishments or abilities. Building self-worth involves internal reflection and external actions, such as engaging in spiritual practices, self-reflection, and affirmations.
When it comes to setting boundaries with others, having a strong sense of self-worth plays a significant role. Boundaries are the limits we set with others to protect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Without a solid foundation of self-worth, individuals may struggle to assert their boundaries effectively.
For instance, if someone does not believe they are worthy of respect or deserving of having their needs met, they may find it challenging to communicate and enforce boundaries in relationships. They may tolerate behavior that is harmful or disrespectful because they do not value themselves enough to assert their boundaries.
On the other hand, when individuals have a deep understanding of their self-worth, they are more likely to set and maintain healthy boundaries. They recognize their value and prioritize their well-being, leading them to communicate their needs and limits clearly to others. By affirming their worthiness and practicing self-compassion, individuals can approach boundary-setting from a place of strength and confidence.
In conclusion, setting boundaries with others requires a clear understanding and belief in one's own self-worth. By cultivating a strong sense of self-worth through spiritual practices, self-reflection, affirmations, and seeking professional help when needed, individuals can empower themselves to establish boundaries that honor and protect their well-being in relationships.
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In this episode, I discuss:
[00:03:25] Self-worth vs. self-esteem.
[00:04:20] Cultivating a spiritual connection.
[00:09:25] Building self-worth.
[00:13:27] Building Self-Worth.
[00:18:41] Building self-worth.
Quotes:
"I have self-worth, I like myself, and I feel like I'm confident, and I do a lot of great things, and I support my community, and I do great work." - LaShonda Walker
"I am worthy simply because of who I am." - LaShonda Walker
"You want to extend to yourself the same warmth and care and grace that you would give to your best friend who is facing challenges." - LaShonda Walker
"Affirmations are like little positive messages you tell yourself to boost your confidence and your motivation to keep going forward." - LaShonda Walker
"Building your self-worth is a full body experience. It's not just changing your thoughts." - LaShonda Walker
"When you have self-worth, you believe that you are worthy of love, respect, and success simply by being who you are." - LaShonda Walker
"You are going to need to be clear that you are worthy of setting those boundaries." - LaShonda Walker