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  • Usually, the universe will send us a message.

  • [The Universe: I need you to know your value]

  • This message is the next step in our personal and spiritual development, the lesson that we need to learn to grow.

  • And if you ignore the Universe, it'll just get louder.

  • Oh, a phone call.

  • What is this, a personal attack?

  • And louder...

  • You can't ignore me Anna, this is the universe.

  • I have a very important message for you.

  • Okay, I need you to know your value.

  • Until finally, it seems kind of ridiculous.

  • In theory, would you want this... twenty dollars?

  • In theory?

  • Yeah, but I guess also in reality, yeah.

  • Even if I did this?

  • Uhh... yeah?

  • What about this?

  • Yeah, I mean it's still 20 dollars.

  • What if I farted on it?

  • No, actually, I would definitely pass in that case.

  • Okay, well, I mean never mind then, but like isn't it interesting that no matter how much I beat up this twenty-dollar bill, it still has its inherent value?

  • Okay, I get it!

  • Who are you talking to?

  • So for the last few years, my one goal has been to recognize my self-worth and to practice self-love.

  • And you know, in the midst of things, it's really hard to tell whether or not change is actually happening.

  • But, a few months ago, someone I've been seeing romantically told me.

  • So I've like, decided, I don't actually want a relationship anymore, but don't worry.

  • I'm still down to like chill and have all the perks of a relationship without any of the emotional accountability.

  • Now freeze on my big, dumb, stupid face!

  • Old Anna would have a hundred percent said...

  • - Oh, yeah, of course. - That's tight, right, that's like a solid deal.

  • Yeah I mean, that's exactly what I want that lines up.

  • While inside I would have thought...

  • Why don't they like me enough to commit, you know.

  • Maybe if I stick around, they'll see how awesome I am and change their mind like, I can prove to them that I'm a really great person and I would make a great partner.

  • But not today, Satan, today, I said...

  • Okay, well, I totally understand that, but I'm actually looking for a commitment, and I can't just like hang out with people without developing feelings so...

  • I'll have to bow out, but it was really nice getting to know you.

  • I was so proud of myself, you guys.

  • And I know it doesn't seem like a big deal.

  • But this, this is me knowing that I am worthy of being committed to.

  • In the past, my usual M.O. has been that "I'll stick around," confident that I'm gonna grow on them like a barnacle and, or fungus, and become so indispensable to their life that they can't help but make me their girlfriend.

  • But not anymore!

  • I have listened to the universe, I have learned!

  • So for those of you struggling with knowing your value, how do we get here?

  • Well, in therapy, I'm learning about positive resilience.

  • So my therapist says that our brains pick out our flaws, right?

  • We're designed to look for the negative and focus on our weaknesses because it's how we survive

  • So to cultivate a sense of self-worth, we need to shift that focus onto our strengths, believe in ourselves, and be clear about our values.

  • That means knowing your boundaries, having the courage to speak up for yourself, and finding ways to validate yourself from within, instead of externally.

  • That one I haven't quite figured out yet because I love attention.

  • Now, I know this is all very abstract, right?

  • Like how do we get to this practically?

  • Well, there are many ways, and you can find the ones that speak to you, whether that's taking the Clifton strengths assessment and taking a moment to reflect every week about how you exhibited your strengths.

  • Therefore, doing one rep and mentally solidifying positive resilience, or you can write affirmations over and over again to take advantage of the link between what we write down, and how we affect our subconscious beliefs.

  • You can explore these issues in therapy, future- self journal to shift your patterns, and, or listen to guided meditations.

  • One thing you must absolutely do is give yourself time, measure change in six-month increments, sometimes year increments.

  • Because when you're in the muck of day-to-day journaling or repeating affirmations in the mirror.

  • I'm beautiful, I'm beautiful, I'm beautiful!

  • It can be hard to really see whether or not it's working.

  • But after you've been at it for a substantial amount of time, when the opportunity arises, you'll see whether or not you're making progress.

  • So do not be discouraged, because before you know it, you will see the difference.

  • I want a relationship with you.

  • And also you, and you

  • No, absolutely not!

  • -Eyy, look at us! -Look at us! -Look at us!

  • -Yes, -Oh my God. -Oh my God -I didn't even know he was cheating on us... the entire time... with all of you.

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  • Bye!

Usually, the universe will send us a message.

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Know Your Value

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    Annie Chien posted on 2020/04/11
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Keywords

stick

US /stɪk/

UK /stɪk/

  • verb
  • To adhere or fasten something to a surface.
  • To endure or persevere through a difficult situation.
  • (Informal) To tolerate or endure someone or something unpleasant.
  • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • To join together using glue or paste
  • To continue with something despite difficulties; persist.
  • To pierce or puncture with a pointed object.
  • To extend outwards; protrude.
  • To remain attached or fixed to a surface or object.
  • To remain in one place or position for a long time
  • noun
  • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
absolutely

US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

  • adverb
  • Completely; totally; very
  • Completely and without any doubt
  • Used to express complete agreement or certainty.
  • Yes; certainly; definitely.
  • Used to express strong agreement or affirmation.
  • Used to emphasize the agreement with a statement.
  • Completely; totally.
  • Used to add force to a statement or command.
  • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
  • Used for emphasis; very.
  • Used to emphasize a statement or opinion.
  • Without any doubt; completely.
  • Used to express complete agreement or affirmation.
ridiculous

US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

  • adjective
  • Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
  • Completely unreasonable or silly; deserving of ridicule.
  • So silly or absurd as to invite ridicule.
recognize

US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

  • other
  • To accept that something is true or important
  • To know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before
  • To officially accept or approve of a country, government, etc.
  • To realize or understand something
  • To acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something.
  • To show appreciation for someone's efforts or qualities.
  • To identify someone or something seen before.
  • To understand and accept the importance of something.
  • verb
  • To accept the truth or reality of something
  • To officially accept or approve of something
  • To consider something as important or special
  • To accept the legal authority of someone, thing
  • To know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before
  • To publicly show appreciation for someone's work
  • To know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before
commitment

US /kəˈmɪtmənt/

UK /kə'mɪtmənt/

  • noun
  • The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
  • Permanent love or concern for person, thing
  • An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.
  • Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
  • An agreement or pledge to do something in the future.
  • A belief or principle to which one is dedicated.
  • The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
  • A pledge or undertaking, especially of a financial nature.
  • An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.
  • A romantic or emotional attachment to another person.
  • A responsibility or obligation.
  • other
  • The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
figure

US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/

UK /ˈfiɡə/

  • verb
  • To appear in a game, play or event
  • To calculate how much something will cost
  • To understand or solve something.
  • To understand after thinking; work out
  • other
  • To consider, believe, or conclude.
  • To calculate or work out (a sum or amount).
  • noun
  • Your body shape
  • Numbers in a calculation
  • A diagram or illustrative drawing in a book or magazine.
  • Doll-like thing meant to represent a person
  • Picture or diagram giving information in a text
  • Person who is very important or famous
  • A set pattern of movements in ice skating.
  • Shape of a person seen indistinctly or in outline
  • Amount that is expressed in numbers
  • A person, especially one who is important or well-known.
  • A numerical amount or value expressed in numbers.
  • A statue or other representation of a person or animal.
  • An outline or shape, especially of a person or animal.
  • other
  • To conclude or expect; think.
overwhelming

US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/

UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

  • adjective
  • So great as to be impossible to resist or overcome.
  • Impossible to resist
  • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
  • So strong as to be difficult to resist or overcome.
  • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react.
  • Covering completely
  • Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
  • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react.
  • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
  • Difficult to deal with; very large or greater than usual
  • other
  • To cover someone or something completely; to submerge.
  • Present participle of overwhelm; completely defeating someone or something.
  • To defeat someone or something by using a lot of force
  • To have a strong emotional effect on somebody
  • Present participle of overwhelm; affecting someone very strongly.
  • To cover or submerge completely.
  • To cover somebody/something completely
  • verb
  • To defeat something or someone completely
  • Present participle of overwhelm: to affect (someone) very strongly.
  • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
  • Present continuous of overwhelm; strongly affecting
  • To cause to have too much to handle (e.g. work)
  • To affect someone very strongly.
resilience

US /rɪˈzɪljəns/

UK /rɪˈzɪliəns/

  • noun
  • Ability to recover quickly from something bad
  • other
  • The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
  • The ability of a system to continue functioning even when parts of it fail.
  • The capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a perturbation or disturbance by resisting damage and recovering quickly.
  • The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
  • The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed.
  • The ability of a person to adjust well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress.
  • The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
  • The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
  • The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
cultivate

US /ˈkʌltəˌvet/

UK /'kʌltɪveɪt/

  • verb
  • To grow plants, crops etc.
  • To cause to grow by education; to enlighten
positive

US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

  • adjective
  • Completely certain or sure that something is correct or true
  • Showing agreement or support for something
  • Favorable or advantageous.
  • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
  • Indicating the presence of a disease or condition.
  • Carrying a positive electric charge
  • Having the charge produced by electrons
  • Having a good effect; helpful or useful
  • Being good or useful
  • Expressing a quality without comparison
  • Greater than zero
  • Showing the presence of a particular substance, disease, or condition
  • Feeling sure that something good will happen; optimistic
  • Showing a photographic image in natural colors or shades.
  • Showing that a chemical is present in a test
  • noun
  • A photograph in which the tones correspond to those of the original subject.
  • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark