Wikipedia says that self-worth is a synonym or near synonym for self-esteem. Seeing as that anyone with internet access can edit Wikipedia, I will choose to believe that this definition is not valid. I think there is a difference between self-esteem and self-worth. For example, I have a lot of self-esteem, but seem to be lacking in self-worth. Hmm.. Well, I’ve built up a lot of defense mechanisms that give me self-esteem and my inner core is lacking in self-worth. However, I believe it doesn’t matter how much self-esteem you have if you don’t have any self-worth. But where do we find self-worth? Must we be narcissistic enough to say “I’m worth it”, and believe it? Perhaps this is the perfect time to make some time for myself.
I was reading an article of http://www.livestrong.com/ and it gave me this little gem of advice: "don't dwell on your weaknesses; every human has them." I think I've spent a lot of time apologizing to myself and to others for my weaknesses. Maybe instead of apologizing, I should accept my weaknesses and feel encouraged to turn the negative energy I have been harboring into positive energy. Maybe in my weaknesses, it is possible to find strength. Or the conviction to become stronger.
My weaknesses are my personal demons and at times, they are buried so deep within me that they're easy to hide behind self-esteem; however, they always end up affecting my self-worth and my relationships with others. This is the area in which I must focus my effort. I think the answer lies in spending time with myself, engaging in activities that I enjoy doing, and just becoming comfortable. It sounds so easy. Why haven’t I done this sooner? I don’t think I’ve ever been ready to seriously face myself. To look at myself and say, “This is who you are. This is your life, these are your experiences, these are your scars.” I must be strong enough for myself if I ever want anyone else to be strong enough for me.
"Look around you, remember that you started with nothing, and know that everything you see, you created. We can all lose our feelings of self-worth, especially when something goes wrong in our world. The truth is that if you have done it before, you can do it again-no matter what"
I was reading an article of http://www.livestrong.com/ and it gave me this little gem of advice: "don't dwell on your weaknesses; every human has them." I think I've spent a lot of time apologizing to myself and to others for my weaknesses. Maybe instead of apologizing, I should accept my weaknesses and feel encouraged to turn the negative energy I have been harboring into positive energy. Maybe in my weaknesses, it is possible to find strength. Or the conviction to become stronger.
My weaknesses are my personal demons and at times, they are buried so deep within me that they're easy to hide behind self-esteem; however, they always end up affecting my self-worth and my relationships with others. This is the area in which I must focus my effort. I think the answer lies in spending time with myself, engaging in activities that I enjoy doing, and just becoming comfortable. It sounds so easy. Why haven’t I done this sooner? I don’t think I’ve ever been ready to seriously face myself. To look at myself and say, “This is who you are. This is your life, these are your experiences, these are your scars.” I must be strong enough for myself if I ever want anyone else to be strong enough for me.
"Look around you, remember that you started with nothing, and know that everything you see, you created. We can all lose our feelings of self-worth, especially when something goes wrong in our world. The truth is that if you have done it before, you can do it again-no matter what"
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