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Originally Posted by Crescent Moon
I also get a sense of self-worth (which is more positive) from my successes and accomplishments.
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Originally Posted by Crescent Moon
I think that's probably the most stable source of a sense of self-worth. When I venture out and attempt something, and do it well, I feel very good about who I am. It definitely makes me want to repeat the experience, too. I get a tremendous sense of joy from the work I do. I am a healthcare provider, and I can float for days on the memories of scared patients and their scared parents, who by the time I was finished with them, they felt safe and empowered.
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This kind of worth is very powerful, but it can also be a trap.
It means that my worth depends on a constant success, which is very tall order. It means I am crushed by my failures.
I need a sense of worth that keeps working even when I can't.
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