When Priyanka Chopra agreed with mother Madhu’s advice of respecting oneself first: ‘Jo neeche hota hai ussi ko hum kick karte hai’

Taking a leaf out of her expression of self-worth, let’s understand why it matters.

Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist and life coach, believes that the world mirrors back to us what we believe about ourselves. “When a woman stands rooted in her worth, everything around her begins to align differently. Whether your value stands firm when applause fades, when people change, and when external validation is missing,” said Delnna.

Too many women are conditioned to believe that worth must be earned through service, sacrifice or being chosen by someone else. “But real value is not something to be earned. It is something to be owned,” Delnna said.

Why does self-respect shape every relationship?

*When you know your worth, you stop negotiating with your dignity. You stop shrinking to fit. You stop waiting for others to give you what you should already be giving yourself.
*You stop accepting breadcrumbs and start expecting a seat at the table
*You stop begging to be seen and begin to own your presence
*You stop confusing being needed with being valued

Self-respect comes first (Photo: Freepik)

How to reclaim your value

*Reclaiming your worth is not an overnight act. It is a daily practice.
*Speak to yourself with the respect you expect from others

*Honour your boundaries even when others don’t understand them
*Make choices that reflect what you deserve, not what you fear losing
*Treat your time, energy and emotions as sacred

“When you do this, your energy shifts. And when your energy shifts, how people treat you changes too,” said Delnna.

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