There is a link between money, self-esteem and our financial future; we have been socially conditioned to believe that our work makes us valuable, depending on our role. Creating a link between occupation and identity, and money. To no surprise, we view our self-worth based on our financial standing.
Our self-worth is abstract; it cannot be measured, but money can, debt total, bank balances, annual income, and net worth. When our self-worth is based around money, our value can change in a moment; it's shifting like shadows. Too many uncontrollable variables are a rollercoaster of emotions when we link the two. It takes a toll on our mental health, which plays a role in our physical health over a more extended period. We can tie our self-worth to many things, not just our money or job title.
The list is long: our physical appearance and academic success, who our partner is, who our parents are, where we live, and what we drive. It has also been said that people with low self-esteem and a lack of self-love are the roots of unhealthy spending habits and patterns as they seek material things. Materialism promises satisfaction but yields hollow remorse. Society exploits insecurities and generates more through this cycle.
How you feel about yourself does impact your bottom line. Make sure to distinguish the order. First, your self-worth is what you believe to be true about yourself and your future. So, if you have a poor opinion about yourself, you won't feel worthy, won't ask for that raise, and inconvertibly, you will experience lack, causing you to lack confidence in yourself.
Do you see the correlation? We take you deeper into this episode and give tips and tricks to empower you to shift your confidence and self-worth so you can live out financially free and in alignment with who you are to your core.
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