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How to Boost Your Worth and Value Yourself

Discover the rewards of investing in you

Alp Arslan

Published in

Upside Down

4 min readOct 16, 2023

Ever thought of life as a big ol’ game?

Imagine if it were like Monopoly, but instead of buying properties, you’re investing in the most valuable asset: YOU. And the best part? You don’t need to pass ‘Go’ to start collecting rewards.

Let’s chat about why putting some love into yourself is the best move you can make.

And hey, by the end of this, you might just feel like the superstar of your own board game! ;)

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Understanding your worth: it’s more than just monopoly money

1. Your personal piggy bank

Think of every kind word you say to yourself, every new thing you learn, and every time you push through a tough day as a coin in your personal piggy bank.

And the best part? This bank has no limits.

So, let’s aim to make it overflow!

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2. The calm bonus

The more coins you put in your piggy bank, the calmer and happier you feel.

It’s like getting a free pass to skip the tough spots on the board and head straight to the fun ones.

Building your game strategy: different ways to win

1. Learning: the fast track card

Every time you learn something new, it’s like getting a card that lets you move ahead faster.

It could be picking up a new hobby, reading a book, or even learning to cook a new dish (ever tried spaghetti tacos? Don’t knock it till you try it!).

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2. Taking care of you: the free health check

Imagine if there was a card that said, “Skip ahead to the next turn and also, here’s a free health check.”

That’s what you’re doing when you take care of your body and mind.

It might be a walk in the park, a dance in your living room, or even just a good night’s sleep.

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3. Friends and family: the team-up card

Life’s game is more fun when you have teammates.

The people who cheer you on, help you out, and share a laugh (or a spaghetti taco) with you are priceless.

They’re like the special cards that make the game more exciting and less lonely.

Beware of the “doubt” spaces

You know those spaces on the board where you have to pay a fine or lose a turn?

In our game, those are the “doubt” spaces. We all land on them sometimes. Maybe it’s a voice in your head saying you can’t do something or a day when everything goes wrong.

But here’s the secret: you don’t have to stay there.

Remember all those coins in your piggy bank and the special cards you’ve collected. They’ll help you move ahead.

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The prize: a big, happy smile

In Monopoly, the goal is to have the most properties and money.

But in our game, the real prize is feeling good about yourself and having a big, happy smile. It’s about waking up and thinking,

“Today’s going to be a good day!”

And even if it’s not perfect, knowing you’ve got the tools to make it better.

Wrapping it up: be your own game master

So, my friend, as you move around the board of life, remember you’re in charge. You decide where to invest, which cards to play, and how to win.

And even if you land on a “doubt” space now and then, you’ve got everything you need to keep going.

And hey, if you ever want to chat about strategies or swap spaghetti taco recipes, I’m here :) Because in this game, we’re all teammates, cheering each other on.