Self Worth: Making The Shift From External Approval To Inner Strength | YKMS

Episode Overview In this episode of You Keep Me Sane, Julie and Aileen dive into the topic of self-worth, exploring what it means, how we lose touch with it, and how to rebuild it from within. They share personal stories and insights into why self-worth is crucial for living authentically and setting healthy standards for oneself.Key Discussion PointsWhat is Self-Worth? Understanding self-worth as an intrinsic sense of value, independent of achievements or external validation.Losing Touch with Self-Worth: How societal conditioning and early praise tied to accomplishments can skew our perception of self-worth.Rebuilding Self-Worth: Personal experiences of separating worth from external achievements and valuing inherent qualities.Cultivating Self-Worth Daily: Practical strategies like gratitude practices, setting boundaries, and self-compassion to reinforce a strong sense of self.Listener TakeawaysSelf-worth isn’t something you earn; it’s inherent.Focus on valuing your internal qualities and practising self-compassion.Surround yourself with people who appreciate you for who you are, and learn to validate yourself without external approval.Join the Conversation We’d love to hear your experiences with self-worth. Where do you peg your self-worth, and how are you working to build it from within? Drop us a message or voicemail and, if this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who might need it.BetterHelp Paid Partnership - Get 10% off your first monthIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with our paid partner BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/youkeepmesane for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.BetterHelp makes it easy to find a therapist who suits your needs. Their online platform connects you with credentialed therapists, and if your first match isn’t the right fit, you can switch.Links:Download Enough - Our Self Worth Reset.Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod  Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePodEmail us at  [email protected] to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie FahySee https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy informationDisclaimer: Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.