Know Your Value, You’re Worth More than you Think
When you want to understand the true value of something, you typically seek a specialist to assess it. But when it comes to valuing yourself, the process isn’t so straightforward. Unlike objects, people don't have fixed "valuers" who can assign them an accurate price tag. Instead, the value you place on yourself is influenced by your mindset, experiences, and the perspectives you adopt.
My personal learning was this: The best person to value me, is me. But that realisation raises an essential question: “What lens are you looking through when you value yourself?” I’ve learned that if you’re measuring yourself by money, position, or the opinions of others, you’re using a flawed lens. Your true value comes from much more than just money and titles.
Factors to Consider When Assessing Your Value
1. Personal Factors
Self-Awareness and Growth: Knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth helps you recognize your true value. Resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence also shape your self-worth.
Health and Well-Being: Your physical and mental health contribute significantly to how you perceive your value. Feeling strong, healthy, and emotionally stable reinforces self-confidence.
Relationships and Social Connections: The quality of your relationships and support network adds to your sense of belonging and self-worth.
2. Professional Factors
Skills and Expertise: Your technical and soft skills, combined with a commitment to continuous learning, increase your value in the workplace.
Performance and Achievements: Recognizing your contributions, promotions, and accolades reinforces your professional value.
Market Value: Being aware of how in-demand your skills are, your earning potential, and your professional network’s strength can shape how you see your professional value.
3. Financial Factors
Income and Savings: Your ability to earn, save, and invest can influence your sense of stability and self-worth.
Financial Management: Responsible financial habits like budgeting and debt management give you a sense of control over your future, adding to your perceived value.
4. Community and Contribution Factors
Volunteering and Community Involvement: Being part of something larger than yourself—like community activities or charitable causes—helps you see your broader impact on the world.
Legacy and Impact: Your contributions to others, such as mentorship and support, shape how you’re remembered and the difference you make in the lives of others.
5. Personal Fulfilment and Happiness
Life Satisfaction: How satisfied you feel with your personal and professional life can significantly influence your sense of self-worth.
Work-Life Balance: When you’re able to balance work and personal time, it’s easier to feel in control of your life and more fulfilled in the process.
3 Tips:
Don’t rely on others to define your worth. Decide which factors matter most to you and assess yourself through that lens.
Your value is not fixed. The more you grow, the more valuable you become—both to yourself and others.
The people around you influence how you see your value. Choose relationships that lift you up, challenge you to grow, and remind you of your worth.
"Your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth." — Unknown
Your value isn’t set in stone. It’s a reflection of who you are, how you grow, and the impact you have on others. Self-worth is built over time, and it’s yours to define. Take control of the narrative. Look through the right lens, recognize the value you bring, and never let others—or circumstances—define it for you.
Reach out, and let's take time to discover how we can progress together. Remember daily to, 'Find value in your influence.' Your voice matters, and I'm excited to hear from and work with you!"
Written By: Paul Fawcett.
