Are you worth more than the money you own?

Recently in my personal one-to-one work with clients I've noticed a mini-trend beginning to make itself known.

As the recession continues to hit, the net worth of individuals is being badly impacted and this in turn negatively affects self-esteem.

Many people measure their self esteem by taking note of how much money they have. When the economy is growing and doing well this is unlikely to cause a problem, or at least the problem will be masked.

But when circumstances change, such as now in a very severe recession, the issue will come to light. If how you feel about yourself is determined by how much money you have and that money pot is getting smaller, then your self esteem and self confidence will suffer.

So what's the alternative
It's worth remembering that an individual is worth more than the value of the money that they hold. The truth worth of an individual encompasses their relationships with others, their skills, their job role, their family life and lots more besides.

So to return to an old idea, count your blessings. Even if your monetary worth has been hit, take a moment to think about the other things of value in your life. If you think that you can't be cherished, loved or valued without money then consider this; when a child is born they have nothing at all and yet are the most valued and cherished person the child's family.

You are worth so much more than the money you have. Take time today to celebrate all that you have.