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Self-worth is important to recognize because it helps us have a better self-esteem. We must know the value of ourselves before we gain the confidence to demonstrate our own value to others. Recognizing our self-worth allows us to believe in ourselves and not let the failures in life and the opinions of others define us.
1 Maybe we have strengths that we donât realize, and a supervisor or colleague can let us know that those qualities are valued and needed, and that would make us use those characteristics more. 2  It is important to know what you are good at since that is where you need to drive yourself towards in your career. Finding your work related strengths and weaknesses helps you get placed in a proper position. 2  Once you know you have a strength, you can put it to work for yourself by using it to pursue projects where you can prove yourself and build a strong record of success.