# What Shapes and Influences Self Worth ?

| **Shaping Factor** | I**nfluence of Self Worth** | **How to Handle Healthily** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Experiences | Secure attachments, positive feedback, sense of belonging foster positive self-beliefs. Inconsistent care, harsh criticism, or exclusion erode self-worth | - Therapy to heal attachment wounds and reframe childhood experiences. - Build secure attachments with supportive people in adulthood. -  Practice self-compassion and counteracting the negative inner critic. |
| Life Events | Successes and overcoming adversity build self-efficacy.  Repeated failures, especially without support, can lead to feelings of inadequacy. | - Focus on effort over outcomes. View setbacks as learning opportunities. - Seek mentorship or support during setbacks to foster resilience |
| Relationships | Healthy relationships based on love, respect, and encouragement reinforce self-worth. Toxic relationships damage self-esteem and internalize negative messages. | - Prioritize healthy relationships and set boundaries with those who are harmful. - Process previous unhealthy relationships through therapy or journaling. - Learn to recognize and choose partners or friends who support your growth. |
| Internal Dialouge | A kind, encouraging inner voice bolsters self-worth. Harsh self-criticism and perfectionism damage it. | - Practice mindfulness to become aware of self-talk patterns. - Challenge negative thoughts with evidence or a more compassionate perspective. - Regularly engage in activities that foster a sense of competence and worth. |
| Media & Societal Messages | Internalized messages about beauty, success, and worthiness can impact self-perception. | - Critically evaluate media messages and set limits on harmful social media content. - Cultivate a diverse social circle to see various examples of success and worthiness. - Focus on your own values and path, not societal expectations. |

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