12.11.2011

Individual Worth

Answer these questions: a) always b)sometimes c) rarely d) never

  1. Am I satisfied with the way I look?
  2. Am I proud of my accomplishments?
  3. Do other people like being around me?
  4. Do I forgive myself for my mistakes?
  5. Can I handle whatever is put in front of me?
  6. Do I feel confident that I will do better next time when I can't solve a problem?
  7. Can I ask for help when I need it?
  8. Am I not afraid to try new things/
  9. Am I not afraid to meet new people?
  10. Do I love myself?
  11. Can I accept criticism from others without taking it to heart? Do I recognize that criticism may or may not be deserved, and doing one thing imperfectly doesn't make me a failure?
  12. Do I avoid comparing myself with other people?
  13. Does my opinion count?
  14. Do I accept responsibility for my actions, and for my reactions to what other say about me?
  15. Do I understand that my failures don't make me a failure and that they are opportunities to learn to do things better?
  16. Do I avoid putting myself down?
  17. Do I surround myself with other people who don't put me down?
  18. Do I really understand that I am a daughter/son of God and that He loves me and wants me to be truly happy?

This is part of the great lesson that I heard today in Young Womens.
It really hit me hard because yes,
Like a lot of other girls,
I have self esteem issue.
Honestly, who doesn't at some point in their life?
A comment that my leader said,
"Don't apologize for being who you are."

I think we should all do this.
Every morning say to yourself
"I believe in myself."

Another quote from the lesson was,

“Comparing yourself to others can … result in either feelings of inferiority or superiority. … Accept yourself as the unique person that you are without comparing yourself to others. Doing this will help you love yourself properly without conceit” (Clark Swain, “Q & A,” New Era, Mar. 1979, p. 38).

Sister Sorenson has no Idea how much I really needed this lesson.
Thank you so much.
I hope I enlightened you a little:)


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