The Cascading Benefits of Feeling Valued

In our post last week, we discussed the importance of caring as a Guiding Principle in your organization. When your team members feel cared about, they feel valued, which benefits them both personally and professionally, and it also benefits your organization—it is one of the enablers of sustainable Peak Performance. This week, we consider the transformative effect of feeling valued on the individual.

Healthy self-esteem opens the doors to a future full of opportunities, and it comes from living an appreciated and valued life. Being seen and valued reinforces our sense of self-worth, and as a result, we are more confident and become more capable. This increase in self-esteem enables us to be more resilient, optimistic, and emotionally stable. The greater our healthy self-esteem, the more positively we can move forward, proactively having a positive impact. And the benefits of feeling valued flow.

How Feeling Valued Enriches the Primary Aspects of Our Lives

Our Relationships

Relationships are enhanced as we gain confidence in our ability to strengthen connections with others. As we build mutual respect, we deepen our relationships, thus enhancing our sense of belonging.

Our Health

Enhanced relationships build our sense of belonging and appreciation, reducing the stress hormone cortisol. Being seen and appreciated by others reduces our anxiety, sense of isolation, insecurity, and distress of feeling alone. As a result, heart health and our immune system are strengthened.

These relationships help us build a positive outlook on life, contributing to our overall emotional well-being and protecting us against depression and loneliness.

Our Life Purpose

Being valued ignites our desire to grow and improve. Motivated people overcome challenges and achieve goals. Living a fulfilled life may be the greatest reward humankind can achieve. When our contributions are appreciated and meaningful to others, we feel a deep sense of purpose that brings richness into our lives.

Next week, we will share insights into how we can help others live that valued life as a leader, parent, or good friend.

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so that all of us can grow from them and better value each other.