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Self-Worth Unveiled: Understanding Life’s Value Without Likes

Devin C. Hughes
5 min readFeb 5, 2025

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Imagine a world where double-taps and thumbs-up emojis don’t measure your value. Wild, right? Self-worth isn’t about how many people like your selfie — it’s about recognizing your awesomeness, and no filters are needed. Think of self-worth as your internal Spotify playlist: unique, personal, and full of hidden gems. It’s high time we stopped letting pixelated approval dictate our happiness and started celebrating our inherent worth. Trust me, you’re worth more than an Instagram algorithm’s validation. Picture this: you’re on a treadmill, going nowhere, while juggling flaming swords of low self-worth. Fun, right? Not quite. Realizing your value means overcoming the roadblocks of self-doubt so you don’t end up settling for a job that makes you feel like a sentient paperweight or a relationship that makes you question your sanity. Know your worth, and demand the extra guac!

Discovering What Makes Us Priceless

Alright, let’s get real. You’re not going to find your value in some cookie-cutter mold. Forget those “you’re special” clichés; we’re diving deeper. Your value isn’t just about being good at karaoke or knowing how to microwave a burrito to perfection. It’s about that one-of-a-kind blend of skills, quirks, and experiences you bring to the table. Think of yourself as a limited-edition action figure: irreplaceable, collectible, and probably a little weird in the best way possible. Ordinary? Pfft, that’s a bedtime story for the unimaginative. So embrace your inner eccentric, whether it’s your knack for dad jokes or your obsession with organizing sock drawers. You’re a custom blend of awesomeness, making you a priceless gem in a world full of rhinestones.

Methods to Acknowledge Your Value

So, how do you start acknowledging your own awesomeness? First off, ditch those shallow labels like they’re expired milk. Your value isn’t tied to your job title, the number of likes on your latest post, or how many followers you’ve got on TikTok. Focus on deeper stuff — think compassion, generosity, and your knack for making people laugh till they snort. And when your inner critic starts yapping away, take a second to ask, “Is this helpful or just nonsense?” Spoiler: it’s usually nonsense. Own your quirks, celebrate your strengths, and stop letting other…

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Devin C. Hughes
Devin C. Hughes

Written by Devin C. Hughes

Award Winning Keynote Speaker | Mindfulness Maven | Happiness Muse | Author | Workplace Culture Muse | www.devinchughes.com

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