Know Your Value

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A father once said to his daughter: "Congratulations on your graduation. I bought you a car a while back, and I want you to have it now. Before I give it to you, take it to a car dealer in the city and see how much they will give you for it.” The girl came back to her father and said: "They offered me $10,000 dollars, because it looks old.” The Father said: "Ok, now take it to the pawn shop and see how much they will give you for it". The girl went to the pawn shop, returns to her father, and says: "The pawn shop offered $1,000 dollars because it's an old car, and it needs a lot of work done to it". The father told her to join a car club, with car experts and show them the car. She found a car club and joined it. After leaving the club, she returned to her father a few hours later and said, “Some people in the club offered me $100,000 dollars, because it’s a rare car that's in good condition.” The father smiled at her and said, "I wanted you to understand, you aren’t worth anything if you aren’t in the right place. If you aren’t appreciated, don’t be angry; that just means you are in the wrong place.” Don't stay in a place where no one sees your value. Know your worth and know where you are valued. A diamond doesn't shine on the bottom of a cave.” – Unknown Here are some ways that you can get better at knowing your worth: 1. Begin with an intentional appraisal of your value. It has been suggested that you regularly make time to reflect on your achievements and recognize your contributions and efforts. Keep an ongoing journal and write down any major contributions that you can look back on when you need a reminder of how valuable you are. 2. Explore your strengths and opportunities for growth. Be curious about your impact on others and ask for feedback from those you respect. Most importantly, be courageous and align your work to your values, as this approach will support a more meaningful experience of your working life. 3. Consider the motivations behind your behavior. For example, ask yourself: Am I taking on this assignment because it aligns with my advancement goals, or because I’m looking for reassurance from my boss? Am I saying yes to going out with friends because I genuinely want to, or because I don't want to disappoint them? People need to take time to identify what they like and don’t like and make decisions based on their personal preferences and not on outside influences. 4. Practice speaking positively about yourself. Reflect on the meaning and value of your contributions, and actively build a narrative that reflects your worth. *Always be your own biggest advocate. 5. Ask for what you think you deserve, even if you’re afraid. If you think for even just a second that you’re worthy of a raise or a promotion, stick with that thought. Something inside you is saying that you’re worth it, and you’ll never know the answer unless you ask. 6. Surround yourself with positivity. Create a vision board and place it where you spend the most time. This will allow you to surround yourself with positive, motivational quotes, images, and goals for your future. Make sure you limit the time you spend with toxic friends, and anyone else who doesn’t lift you up. 7. Carve out time for self-care. Consider what you need daily to feel your best physically and mentally. If you’re not taking care of your health, you can’t reach your full potential. Contact Me: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/coachchelle

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