Strategies and Tactics for Women by Dr. Shannon Reece

Performance Tip of the Week – July 20, 2011

My inspiration for this performance tip comes from @MrsGirlsLikeMe…

My immediate response to this tweet was, “Priceless” — and no, I’m not talking about being pretentious or narcissistic — this is about commanding respect and care from others by demonstrating how much you respect and care for yourself.

As much as I’d love to tell you that my mindset and actions consistently reflect being priceless, the truth is that there have been times in my life, both personally and professionally, when I have allowed others to treat me with far less care than I deserve.

So why is it so hard to assert your true worth to the world?  And why do we to often sell ourselves short by what we put up with? The simple answer might be that we care too little, when in fact we probably care too much.

What do I mean?  Glad you asked…

When your life’s work is about serving the world in a big way, it’s easy to fall into the trap of sacrificing yourself in the process.  But being of service to others is not about servitude.  Getting into the habit of giving everything to everyone else, all the while neglecting yourself, will leave nothing of value for anyone.

Have you been playing the role of a doormat for your friends, family members, customers?  If yes, then you need to stop blaming them for their treatment, and start addressing the messages you are broadcasting to the world that reflect how you are valuing, or perhaps devaluing yourself.

To play it big in your business, you need to consistently operate at 100%.  Taking excellent care of others begins when you first take care of yourself.  So if your goal is to positively impact the lives of your clients, set the right example by raising the bar on your self-worth, because when it comes right down to it, YOU ARE PRICELESS, you just have to believe it.