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Self-worth and self-value are two related terms that are often used interchangeably. Having a sense of self-worth means that you value yourself, and having a sense of self-value means that you are worthy. The differences between the two are minimal enough that both terms can be used to describe the same general concept. There is not a huge difference between self-worth and self-esteem. Self-worth is at the core of our very selves, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are intimately tied into how we view our worthiness and value as human beings
Self-worth is determined mostly by our self-evaluated abilities and our performance in one or more activities that we deem valuable.
However, people commonly use other yardsticks to measure their self-worth. These are the top factors that people use to measure and compare their own self-worth to the worth of others:
Appearance - whether measured by the number on the scale, the size of clothing worn, or the kind of attention received by others;
Net worth - this can mean income, material possessions, financial assets, or all of the above;
Who you know/your social circle - some people judge their own value and the value of others by their status and what important and influential people they know;
What you do/your career - we often judge others by what they do; for example, a stockbroker is often considered more successful and valuable than a janitor or a teacher;
What you achieve - as noted earlier, we frequently use achievements to determine someone’s worth (whether it’s our own worth or someone else’s), such as success in business, scores on the SATs, or placement in a marathon or other athletic challenge