No More Clearance Rack!

Yes, ladies, we have to value our self-worth. If we don't value our self-worth, how do we expect others to?  Its like putting yourself on the clearance rack and expect someone to give you 100% respect.  But in reality, you will only get 60% because you discounted yourself.  Valuing yourself applies to many different facets of our lives - relationships, career, goals. If we admit it, there has been at least one aspect mentioned that has deflated us and left us questioning our choices.  I'll be the first to admit, at one time or another, each one has been a disappointment to me.  

Sure, relationships, careers, and goals change over time as we grow and learn throughout life.  It's perfectly natural to adjust as we change.  A very good friend of mine, many years ago, was always attracted to the bad boy - you know, the guy with great abs and muscles, a few tattoos, and a carefree, wild spirit.  She was constantly changing relationships every few months or so because looks only took those men so far.  She is still looking for that perfect relationship, but she has matured, valuing herself and what she needs, and has become more aware of her own self-worth.  She has jumped off the clearance rack and put herself on the designer rack with a higher price tag.

And what about careers?  We can spend countless and endless years (or so it seems that way) in a dead end job that is unfulfilling and leaves us feeling bored and even depressed.  I know I had spent too much time in a boring job.  But we need a job to have money to pay bills and maintain ourselves.  Perhaps the career we love requires going to school for a few years and yes, going to school can seem daunting and seem like it would take forever.  I can speak for that - I still have two years to get my Bachelor degree. But I can see light at the end of the tunnel and I will keep going to get that degree.  Perhaps you have a terrific idea and want to become an entrepreneur.   Don't be afraid - go for it!  Starting your own business would surely take discipline and many long hours, but just think of the reward at the end.  Jump off the clearance rack!

Whatever your goals, value yourself and what you want.  Anyone who shares any part of your life will value what you need also.  Never let anyone try to sell you at a discount when your value is sky high.