Self Valuation

Each of us values ourselves - how we look at ourselves and judge how we're doing day to day - differently.

For some it's our contribution to others, sometimes it's our job (or even more specifically our salary or title), sometimes it's the car we drive, or house we live in. These days no doubt, someone looks at the number of Facebook friends, or Twitter followers and that determines their view of their own self-worth. It can be how we perform our role - mother, father, manager, doctor - and how many accolades we receive from others. Perhaps it's our time-served, or our commitment to another person or ideal. It can be our moral standards, our adherence to ideals we think are important or quite blandly, how much money or stuff we have.

It's likely a combination of a few of these and other things..

Who cares..?

Well, you do. And that's pretty important. If "I" as an individual haven't ever thought through how I value myself, then I'm likely on a bit of a roller-coaster in this area, and that can't be easy or fun.

My suggestion to you - each of 'you' - is that you take a moment and have an honest quiet think about this. Come to grips with your answer and understand there isn't a right or wrong answer here. Decide if you like the answer you come up with, and then with that understanding, protect that area a little. Invest in actions that will drive out success for it. Feed and nurture it and don't let yourself feel victimized by circumstance or others and see your own image of yourself reduced in value.

At the end of the day, you are your own primary investment. Don't undersell yourself.