July 10th, 2012 
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Self-worth: Self-esteem; self-respect; respect for or a favorable opinion of oneself or the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person.
I’ve always found self-worth to be very important, not only for myself but for everyone around me. There are so many twists and turns in life that it tends to overwhelm you quickly and at times it’s easy to begin to beat yourself up. And for some, once that cycle starts, it’s hard to stop it.
I posted the definition of self-worth because it’s worth remembering.
As a mother of two daughters, I find it even more important to make sure that I show them the importance of self-worth and to ensure that they love and respect themselves. Who’s a better teacher than their mommy to teach them that lesson? Yet before I can teach them, I had to learn it myself. Some of you may say well, no one has taught me how to love and respect myself or to appreciate me. To that, I say, some lessons are better learned on your own; or you know a person (male or female) who has high self-esteem or self-worth that you can look up too.
It’s so important because having self-worth gives you the power to deal with trials and overcome obstacles. It shows you that you don’t have to settle for less to have love or be loved by someone else. It gives you confidence, happiness, peace of mind and serenity. It allows you to hold true to your standards and yourself. By doing these things, you influence others to start to do the same. Also, you never know who is watching you, wanting to be like you.
You don’t have to be a parent to be influential. You are you and for some, that’s all it takes to have someone to look up to or admire.
So, ladies and gentlemen, what have we learned today???
Self-worth: Self-esteem; self-respect; respect for or a favorable opinion of oneself or the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person.
Or what my grandma used to say, “Love yourself first or no one else will.”
Peace and blessings!
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I mentor at my alma mata to young women and this is one of the main topics I discuss. I've struggled with the issue in my growth and saw the damaging effects of not having the right people in my life to sway my negative thoughts to positive. Self-worth is ESSENTIAL for effective and positive development and maturity and the sooner it's rooted, the stronger its foundation. I am a parent and know I've instilled this is my daughter. I liked your saying this, "You don’t have to be a parent to be influential. You are you and for some, that’s all it takes to have someone to look up to or admire." No, you don't and it's sad that many think you do have to be "someone" in order to influence. All one really has to do is be an example worth following it all falls into place.
We all can do something to be an influence and help others develop their self-worth. Instead of beating each other down with a harsh words, let's use words that uplift, nourish and fulfill the spirit.
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This is a great piece… my motto is just that!!
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No matter what is or isn't being said about you in a positive or negative manner, no matter how people treat or fail to treat you in a respectful or disrespectful way, no matter if it appears as if you are standing on top of the world or the life weighs heavily upon your tired shoulders … knowing your self-worth is the end of all ends.
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Very encouraging and uplifting post. Yes, the best example to our children are our actions, not just words alone.
I was told to love myself by my grandmother also, but that did not mean that I had self-esteem and a sense of self-worth. I learned that with life experiences and my intimate and personal relationship with God. My spiritual relationship is how I came to truly love and value myself. I vowed that my child would not have to learn it, but just know it. Know he had value because God thought upon him and allowed him to be created. Know he had self- worth because I loved him enough to provide and protect him. Know he was important because I would forever strive for my actions and words to never contradict each other and injury him emotionally.
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