Angela Choi

Summary

The author shares their journey of understanding their self-worth beyond productivity.

Abstract

The author used to associate their self-worth with productivity, feeling good when they accomplished tasks. However, they now understand that their worth is inherent and not tied to their outputs. They no longer feel mentally exhausted from trying to do more and have cultivated self-compassion, which has extended to others. The author emphasizes that everyone is a human being, not a human doing, and should honor themselves and know their worth.

Opinions

The author believes that associating self-worth with productivity is not healthy.
The author has learned to extend self-compassion and understand their inherent worth.
The author emphasizes that everyone should honor themselves and know their worth.

The One Way NOT to Measure Your Self-Worth

The constant desire to be productive is NOT healthy. A few years ago, I associated my self-worth with my productivity. I felt good about myself when my days were jam-packed and I was able to cross off items on my to-do list. I now understand that I am worthy, regardless of my outputs. I no longer go to sleep mentally exhausted, berating myself for not having done more. I’ve been able to extend more compassion towards others as a result of cultivating self-compassion. If you don’t understand your inherent self-worth, then whatever you do will never be enough. You’re a human being, not a human doing. Honor yourself. Know your worth.

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