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What does it mean?
Helping others feel good about themselves is a valuable role worth embracing.
In plain terms
Your role is to support others and help them feel better.
What can you take from it?
Support others to help them feel good about themselves.

Where it applies

  • mentoring
  • friendship
  • counseling

Putting it to work

  • offer compliments
  • listen actively
  • share encouragement

Questions to consider

  • How do I support others' self worth?
  • Do I validate myself enough?

Another view

Self worth should ultimately come from within rather than external validation.

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