What is your worth? If you allow others to place a price on your worth, you will always be disappointed! The nature of humanity causes human beings to desire getting the most for less. Don’t let someone else negatively influence the way you feel about your life and the value you bring into the world. This goes for relationships with friends, family, co-workers, and partners.
In this email, we will discuss 3 ways to stand your ground when feeling undervalued…
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
– Alice Walker
1. Let Your Feelings Be Known
If you are feeling undervalued, you must speak up. Don’t expect someone who does not recognize your value to admit when they are not treating you fairly. Even if there is no immediate response, speaking up will remove any confusion or uncertainty about the way you feel. It is good to know that there will most likely be fear associated with this call-to-action.
You may feel resistant from taking action because the person on the other side of the conversation is a person of influence, and saying the wrong thing could trigger a negative response that wouldn’t be in your favor. However, in the long run, the brief moment of fear will be worth it and lead to step two.
2. Know What You Want
Now, the first step to creating a changed environment is knowing what you want. Do you want to be paid more in the workplace? Do you want to receive more acts of service from your partner? Whatever it is for you, have a clear self-understanding.
If you can’t find the clarity internally, use your network. Ask someone that you trust and let them know how you’re feeling. See if they have any advice or if they can connect you with someone who might have invested in specialized knowledge on your problem.
3. Strategize an Action Plan
Lastly, you will need to strategize. Use what you know about the person, their history, and your own personality to visualize an ideal outcome. Ask these 3 questions and practice the conversation until it feels right:
What is the ideal conversation?
When is the right time to have it?
How do you think the opposing party will react?
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