Stop Giving Discounts — Know Your Worth!

By: Jackie Warner

Value is defined as a noun: the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

And as a verb: consider (someone or something) to be important or beneficial; have a high opinion of

I hope that every one of you is having a wonderful summer and enjoying life just a little bit more than you have in the past. This month my topic is self-worth and how we all have the opportunity to invest in each other.

I remember when I was a little girl, not more than 7or 8 years old. My grandfather would ask me this question, and I wasn’t quite sure how to answer it but I did. He asked me “Well, did you see anybody you liked today better than you did yourself?” Being 7 or 8, I remember saying to him, “Yes I did.” He scolded me and said you never want to like anybody better than yourself! Ever!

I think back to so many years ago and now realize he was preparing me to love me firsthand — to know that I had worth without any doubt, to be comfortable with myself, and to truly know my self-value.

Are we as parents and role models of today speaking genuine worth into our children, grandchildren, and loved ones? This is not a boastful or proud self-worth, but a lesson of love for self that allows them to truly love and care for the life they have. I remember while waiting at the bus stop over the years, I would always tell my daughters to radiate from within “shining brightly like stars!” just before they would step upon the bus for school. I loved them hard but most of all I taught them to love self and know their worth.

Make the investment because there are so many missed opportunities- Our children look for their worth in all the wrong places- other people as evident in our high divorce rates and bad relationships, drugs, money, material possessions… the list continues.

“Self-respect, self-worth, and self-love — They all start with self. You cannot find them in anyone else.” –Unknown

By: Jackie Warner

Career Development Facilitator
“Impact, Engage, Grow” Community Matters