By Cheryl Saban, Intent

Take inventory of your personal currency by completing the following exercise: write down a personal assessment of your abilities, attributes, and current goals. Here are some examples to get you started.

• I am a people person
• I have a good sense of humor
• I don’t feel confident about money
• I am an excellent skier
• I am a loving, accommodating spouse
• I make kick-ass chili
• I’m a great mother
• I am insecure about speaking my mind
• I play the cello
• I am currently learning a new language
• I want to continue my education
• I am nurturing
• I feel overwhelmed sometimes, but I handle it.
• I am kind

Now, frame your abilities, attributes and goals within the context of your self-worth and happiness.

• I feel worthwhile when I __________________________________

• I am a competent and successful in my_______________________

• I am happiest when I _____________________________________

• My achievements make me feel worthwhile because_____________

• I am strongest when I _____________________________________

• My positive outlook for my future includes____________________

• My friends and relatives appreciate me for my__________________

• I like myself because I am__________________________________

• I feel fulfilled and confident when____________________________

With the two exercises above, you’re filling out the picture of yourself, of your values, of your strengths and of your insecurities. In life, your connection with and knowledge of your self determines the nature of your relationships, of your finances and professional life, and of your ability to nurture and mother your children. It’s important to first know and invest in yourself – only then can you give and achieve to your full potential. So take the time to really answer the questions – and let your heart guide you. Is there information in these answers – something that you could tweak or build on in your life?

“Throughout this series, my intent is to provide visitors with information and exercises designed to guide women to define their own self-worth, take responsibility for it and then to pass it on to others. I will introduce the concept of self-worth and explore how to apply it to various areas of women’s lives, including love, sex and intimacy, finances and motherhood. And finally, I will provide ideas of how to give back to your fellow women.” -Cheryl Saban

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