Let’s talk about the difference between self-worth and self-esteem.
Our self-esteem is what we think and feel about ourselves.
But consider if you ever notice your self-esteem changing as a result of the things around us such as other people, assigned tasks, or external information.
For instance, in one moment you feel confident and proud, you suddenly hit a roadblock, and now those positive thoughts are gone.
Now you're the worst person imaginable, you're inadequate, and you're unlovable. A little extreme, right?
On a general level, your self-esteem might be based based on the following:
What personal strengths and weaknesses you are most focused on
Positive and negative feedback you get from others
Your general mood, stress level, and emotional states
Comparisons you make between yourself and others
Self-worth on the other hand refers to how we value ourselves on a more stable and consistent level, less influenced by those external factors.
Our self-worth is focused more on the core beliefs you have about your worth and value.
And, believe it or not, there is a correlation between higher levels of self-worth and self-esteem.
If you have high self-worth, you are more likely to:
Believe you are good, worthy, and lovable, regardless of what’s happening in your life
Accept and love yourself as you are now, with no conditions or exceptions
Practice self-compassion and treat yourself with care, kindness, and respect
Believe in your potential to grow, learn, change, and improve
Self-esteem is what we think and feel and believe about ourselves.
Self-worth is recognizing that your are of value, you are loveable, and that your existence matters.
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