There comes a point in time in your life where you actually have to come to terms that you are valuable and deserve to be treated as such. There is absolutely nothing wrong with knowing your worth and setting those standards that you believe are good for your well being. People will always try to test you and see if you actually believe in yourself and it is up to you to show up for yourself, not for others and decide what you are willing to accept.
With not being afraid to act as you truly want is a blessing in your life as it will lead to peace in knowing that you did what was right for you and that if it did not work out as you had planned then it was not meant to be. Knowing your worth is a choice and the choice is yourself first as it should be. If you hold yourself to high standards, then why would you not hold someone else to that same level. Partnerships are built on respect of self as well as others and equality to be truly appreciated.
In life there are always compromises to be made to truly exist in this world however that compromise should never be at the expense of your integrity. If something does not feel right, then you should not accept it into your experience. Unfortunately, there are times when we encounter circumstances at work that you cannot really be as forthcoming as you would like and putting yourself first would lead you to getting fired if you truly spoke your truth. However, there are ways in which you can handle it and still know that you are valuable. One way is to know that what someone else thinks about you really does not change who you believe yourself to be. No one has the power to make you feel small unless you allow them that opportunity. It will take practice to believe in yourself and knowing your worth will assist in keeping you sane throughout your experiences.
We need to be prepared to walk away from things if we truly know our worth and there is nothing wrong with that choice. In life we always have a choice in all that we do, the decision is always yours to make and you should make that choice with you being your first option. To choose someone or something else other than yourself will only lead to unhappiness and yearning for something different. Make yourself the first choice and do not fear the repercussions as we all must choose ourselves for our own happiness. Others cannot provide you the happiness you seek unless you have it within yourself. Some people may think that this is a selfish way of being however I believe that it is the most authentic way of being. To give to yourself allows for you to be able to give to others.
Joanne Robinson
