Where Our Sense Of Self Worth Comes From

To live our day to day lives fully, we need to have a sense of self worth

. But where do we get this sense? From what do we base it on? Certain psychologists (principally Jennifer Crocker, Ph.D.) identified seven factors that we base our sense of self worth on. These are others' approval, physical appearance, outdoing others in competition, academic competence, family love and support, being a virtuous or moral person, and God's love.

From their theories, they have argued that a very vital point about self worth is identifying the primary basis of our sense of self worth. Experience seems to support this. How? Well, for example, traumatic events can cause us to question our self worth. At this point therefore, it is very important to know what things we have based our self-worth on.

Furthermore, our bases of self-worth may be the influencing factors of our sense of success and failure. This is especially important when you suddenly become depressed or ecstatic about something. So for you, it can be good in what aspects of your life you can more easily sacrifice, than other aspects. These can help you identify your priorities.

Now if you have been exposed to moralistic points of view, maybe you are drawn to directly identify your bases as family love, virtue or God's love. But make sure you are being honest with yourself. Sometimes, our ideal self is not yet ourselves. Having that honesty can really help you be the person you want to be instead of being stuck as you are, assuming that is not what you want. So, make a thorough and careful assessment of yourself and of your actions.

The Contingencies of Self Worth measure can be of great help. You can search for it from the internet. But take note that it can only give you a glimpse of who you are. And in order for it to be accurate, you need to take away your biases when answering. You must keep in mind; you are looking for the truth of who you are, and not who you should be. So, the right and correct answer is the answer that is true about yourself-who you really are.

Our sense of self worth is vital for fully living the life we are meant to live. It is very important not to lose that sense. Others can abuse us, and do bad things to us. But make sure these kinds of events will not make you believe that you are worthless. You have to take a stand and believe that you are on this Earth as a creature with worth.

by: Irsan Komarga

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