Novel & Cerita How To Value Yourself

I took a deep breath, deciding to share more about myself. “Keisha,” I began, my voice sincere. “Can I be honest with you about something?” She raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “I’m all ears.” “I’m not just a rich CEO, you know? I’ve spent most of my life feeling like my worth is tied to my money and status. I’ve had friends who only wanted to be around me because of what I could offer. I don’t want that anymore.” Her expression softened, and I could see her walls starting to lower. “That sounds… lonely,” she said softly.

“Alam ko ang inyong mga pananaw. Lumaki ako sa pagtuturo na ang yaman, pangalan, at katayuan sa lipunan ang mga pundasyon ng maayos na buhay. Kaya naiintindihan ko kung bakit kayo nag-aalala. Para sa inyo, ang pagpili ko kay Lyka ay tila pagtalikod sa lahat ng itinuro ninyo at sa kinabukasang inihanda ninyo para sa akin.” Tumingin ako sa tabi ko, at nginitian ko si Lyka upang bigyan siya ng lakas bago muling humarap sa lahat. “Ngunit sa paglipas ng panahon, natutunan ko ang isang katotohanang hindi nababasa sa mga aklat o naririnig sa mga usapang pangnegosyo: ang tunay na halaga ng isang tao ay hindi nasusukat sa dami ng salapi sa kanyang bangko, sa laki ng kanyang ari-arian, o sa posisyong

He made me feel like I was worth more than all the diamonds and gold in the store. Being with him made me realize that true worth isn't about how much money you have or how flashy you look. It's about how someone sees the real you, underneath all the glitz and glam. So, thanks to him, I learned to see myself differently. I stopped feeling like a cheap imitation and started feeling like a valuable treasure, because to him, I was priceless.

There may be pain in my heart now pero nananaig ang pagiging independent at matapang ko. My mother taught me how to value my own worth as a person. She raised me to understand that I can stand on my own feet without no one's help. I'm a Miller, I'm an heir to The Miller Jewelries. We have businesses all over the world and walang ibang mamamahala no'n kung hindi ako lang. Wala akong oras mag-aksaya ng luha sa lalaking walang ginawa kung hindi suklian ng kataksilan ang pagmamahal ko. I don't see some benefits for me to stay by his side anymore. Ang lalaking piniling magloko ay dapat hindi na binibigyan ng importansya at halaga. Hindi naman kasi 'yan magloloko kung talagang mahal ka. He cheated

“I’m anything but rich.” “Then you’re a fool to let go of such a great deal,” sabi niya, hindi inaalis ang titig sa akin. “Maybe...” sagot ko, medyo may lungkot sa tono ko. “But for me, self-respect is far more important than any amount.” Hindi na ako papayag na tapak-tapakan uli. Napakunot ang noo niya, halatang na-curious sa sagot ko. Lumapit siya, may pilyong ngiti sa labi.

Natamaan ako roon sa sinabi nya at napaisip. Nagkakagusto na nga ba talaga ako kay Kelvin? Kailan pa? Hala? Hindi 'no! Hindi! Feeling ko dala lang ito ng pagod ko. Itutulog ko nalang ito agad mamaya pagkauwi. "Hindi ko hahayaan ang sarili ko na mahulog sa kanya, freny. Alam ko ang halaga ko," Nginitian ko sya. "Dapat lang 'no! Knowing your worth is a must. Pero hindi parin ako kumbinsido, e," Nagkibit-balikat sya. Bumuntong-hininga nalang ako at hinayaan sya sa naiisip nya.

Some people put so much expectation in you and once you failed to meet those expectations they starting to doubt you and your potential not knowing that you want only to live based on your own terms and not based on they want you to be. I hope you will realized that this is your life, you're in charge of your soul, your own happiness and you're not obligated to do certain things because of other people's expectations. Stop letting the opinions of other people dictate the pace of your life. Your self worth will not decreased based on someones inability to see it. If you want to be respected by other people respect yourself by means of proving that you can survive without them

“You are precious not only to your son, but to the people around you. Don’t ever think less of yourself, because I don’t.” I have no idea if he was just being a sweet talker. Typical naman kasi sa isang gwapo at maykayang katulad ni Stephan ang maging bolero. Pero, hindi ko ito alintana. Ang mahalaga ay muli akong nakaramdam ng pagpapahalaga sa aking sarili. “Thanks,” sabi ko pa sa kanya kasabay ng pamumula ng aking mga pisngi. “I guess I really needed to hear that.”

"Some people can't help but be envious when they see someone excelling. But you deserve to be here, and I can see how hardworking you are." Ang mga salitang iyon ay naging sapat upang maibsan ang bigat ng aking pakiramdam. Minsan, kailangan mo lang ng isang taong maniwala sa'yo para ipaalala na ang halaga mo ay hindi nasusukat sa opinyon ng iba. Kinagabihan, tinawagan ko si Mrs. Swan upang magpasalamat muli. "Mrs. Swan, thank you for believing in me. It's been challenging, but I’m doing my best," sabi ko sa kanya.

Ano na ngayon? "Do you... still want to be with him?" Napatingin na ako kay River sa puntong iyon. Ni minsan, hindi ko inisip na maghihiwalay kami ni Marlon. Ang laging laman ng isipan ko ay gagawin ko ang lahat para mahalin at matanggap niya ako. "Saga, self-respect is very important. Hindi mo masasabing mahal mo ang sarili mo if you don't respect yourself."