# Components Of Self Worth, and their Healthy Assessent

| **Components Of Self Worth** | **How to Judge in a Healthy Manner** |
| --- | --- |
| Sense of Competence | - Focus on your efforts and progress, not just outcomes. - Celebrate small successes and acknowledge what you've learned from challenges. - Realistically compare yourself to your past self, not others. |
| Sense of Belonging & Acceptance | - Prioritize healthy relationships with people who see and appreciate your true self. - Foster a sense of belonging in communities aligned with your values. - Practice healthy boundaries with people who erode your self-worth. |
| Intrinsic Motivation | - Pursue goals that stem from your own interests and passions, not solely to please others. - Connect actions to your values for a sense of purpose and fulfillment. |
| Self-Acceptance | - Acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses without harsh judgment. - Practice self-compassion, extending the kindness you'd offer a friend. - Work towards improvement from a place of self-love, not self-loathing. |
| Sense of Security | - Build resilience by facing challenges in manageable steps. - Develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress and uncertainty. - Cultivate a support network you can rely on in tough times. |

> External Validation (Use with Caution):

Focus on quality over quantity of validation. Feedback from trusted sources holds more weight.
Don't rely on it as your sole source of self-worth. Build up that internal foundation.

For the site tree, see the [root Markdown](https://slashpage.com/minds.md).