How to Remind Yourself That You Matter

Each contribution you make feels insignificant, each effort unnoticed. The workspace around you hums with purpose while you question your place in it all. Your achievements seem hollow, your skills inadequate.

You're struggling to find evidence that your presence makes any difference at all.

Have you recently felt worthless at work?

This sense of worthlessness isn't just painful – it's a sign your psychological wellbeing needs gentle attention. When you can't see your own value at work, it can affect both your professional confidence and your fundamental sense of self.

Understanding Psychological Wellbeing

Feelings of worthlessness can distort how you see your role and contributions. While everyone has moments of self-doubt, persistent feelings of worthlessness signal a need for compassionate support and recognition.

When your psychological wellbeing is balanced, you can acknowledge your inherent worth despite challenges.

However, when worthlessness takes hold, you need strategies to reconnect with your value.

Why It Matters

Here's why feelings of worthlessness need attention:

• It can prevent you from sharing valuable insights and contributions
• It often leads to undervaluing your skills and experience
• It may cause you to withdraw from opportunities for growth and recognition

But you don't have to remain caught in this cycle of self-doubt. There are ways to rebuild your sense of worth.

Taking Action

1. Collect Evidence

Keep a daily record of your contributions, no matter how small, creating a tangible reminder of your impact.

2. Accept Recognition

Allow yourself to truly hear and believe positive feedback when it comes, rather than dismissing it.

3. Share Strengths

Identify and use your unique skills to help others, reinforcing your value through positive impact.

Reclaiming Your Value

When worthlessness clouds your vision, it can be hard to see the countless ways you matter at work. Yet rebuilding your sense of worth isn't just about feeling better – it's about recognising the unique value you bring to your workplace.

By using MOOD.ai to track how you feel each day at work, you can begin to notice patterns of achievement and impact that challenge feelings of worthlessness.

Your presence and contributions matter more than you know, and finding ways to recognise your worth helps create a more fulfilling work experience for both you and those around you.