Authentically Developing Self-Worth

Published: Nov. 7, 2022, 11 a.m.

It\u2019s one thing to feel good about what we do, and another to feel truly worthy from the inside out. When we increase our self-worth it allows us to take our needs more seriously, get on our own side, and change our lives for the better.\xa0\nOn this episode of Being Well, Rick and Forrest explore how we can develop a more durable sense of self-worth. They talk about self-worth vs. self-esteem, what causes people to lack self-worth, Rick\u2019s personal story of developing a true sense of worthiness, and why more self-worth probably won\u2019t turn you into a narcissistic a**hole.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:00: The value of self-worth\n2:50: Will improving my self-worth turn me into a narcissist?\n5:45: What makes people more likely to struggle with self-worth?\n6:50: Distinguishing self-worth from self-esteem\n9:30: Rick\u2019s own journey to a better sense of self-worth\n14:55: Inner attacker, inner nurturer, and the beleaguered self.\n19:15: The process of building up your nurturing parts\n27:20: Investigating negative stories we tell ourselves\n30:55: Mutual rapport and being loving\n33:40: Social aspects of developing self worth, and why therapy works\n36:50: Non-social aspects\n38:20: Relating to yourself from a less ego-oriented perspective\n44:40: Vulnerability and tenderness in our interactions with others\n46:05: Recap\nNew Course From Rick! Learn the lessons of a lifetime in the new and improved Foundations of Wellbeing 2.0 program. This yearlong, online program teaches you how to grow the 12 key inner strengths that lead to lasting wellbeing during difficult times. Our New Year's sale is running now, and you can use the code BeingWell25 to get an additional 25% off the purchase price.\nSponsors:\nWondrium helps you learn anything! Right now, Wondrium is offering our listeners 50% OFF their first three months. Sign up today at wondrium.com/beingwell.\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website