SELF WORTH - WHY IT'S SO VITALLY IMPORTANT International Men's Health Week always begins on the Monday before Father's Day
(Monday 13th June 2022) and ends on Father's Day itself (Sunday 19th June 2022) to promote information and support for all boys and men to live healthier, longer, and more fulfilling lives. At the time you’re reading this article, Men’s Health Week will
have passed so you may be questioning why I mentioned it in the first place. Well…
I believe men’s health week is every week so here I am banging the drum about why
it’s so important that we understand the concept of self-worth and how it impacts our mental wellbeing.
What is self-worth? Why is self-worth important? And what does it have to do with
me? These may be questions you’re asking yourself as you approach this article. Let me take you on a brief journey to answer these questions one step at a time.
WHAT IS SELF-WORTH?
Here’s the point.
Self-worth is the opinion you have about yourself and the value you place on yourself. An example of self-worth is your belief that you are a good person who deserves good things or your belief that you are a bad person who deserves bad things.
Many people tie their self-worth to external factors in their life, such as: • Our job • Our income • Our relationship status (and the biggest lie we’re told is “be with someone that makes you happy.” The truth is happiness is something you create on your own. Be with someone who adds to it). • The size of our house • Exam results
You may be thinking “Great, you’ve just regurgitated a definition, but I still don’t understand why self-worth is important to me?” 22 | Rochdale Style
If we tie our self-worth to external factors, our self-worth (the value we place on ourselves) will constantly fluctuate. This is because external events are always changing and some of these external events are temporary (such as a job, relationship etc.). Basing self-worth on external events is not good for our mental wellbeing! It can result in a rollercoaster ride, and to be honest… I hate rollercoasters!! The next bit is where I want you to really focus… hold tight!
