Scandal was one of the most popular television shows this past season. Viewers were glued to their screens on Thursday evenings and are taken on a roller coaster of emotions by executive producer Shonda Rhimes and her superb writers and actors.
If you were away from your television set on Thursday evening, you know not to tune into social media because you will barraged with the dialogue, debates, and spoilers. On one of the final episodes from this season, the takeaway line was “If you want me, earn me!”
I am not going to get into a debate about the characters or plot surrounding Olivia Pope and Fitzy’s relationship (that’s a whole blog series in itself!). I don’t condone extramarital affairs, relationships, whatever you want to call them. The wife in me wants to hate Scandal. The fan in me can’t help but tune in and love to hate them all.
What I do want to touch on, is knowing your self worth. If no one has told you this lately – You are one AWESOME diva!!! Now that we’ve cleared that up, your assignment is to tell yourself that at least once a day! Seriously!
Before anyone can “earn you” you must know your worth. Evaluate if what you’re asking for is of fair market value.
Before anyone can “earn you” you must realize that your most valuable assets are priceless – even though many try to place a price on them.
Remember that you are uniquely and wonderfully made. Everything that is you – your life experiences, your ups and downs, your motivations and struggles – all of that makes you the person that you are. Helps to inspire you, motivate you and empower you.
Stop the negative self-talk! There is so much power in the words that we speak to and about ourselves – it’s called a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you say “I can’t” enough times, guess what? You won’t!
Remember: You’ve got that divatude from the inside out…not the outside in…the wonderful beautiful person that you are on the inside is what enhances the outer beauty you have! Embrace it!!!
Chubskulit Rose (@chubskulit) says
I like that ‘divatude inside and out”. I did not watch Scandal, very inappropriate around my kids.
Adin Blankenship says
To be honest, I have never seen the show Scandal. I have seen it here and there on the internet, but was not interested in watching it. Anyway, thanks for the post. Thank you for reminding me that I am special and I am worthy. Some people don’t feel that way and that is sad to know.
Coolmoms Cooltips says
So true!
Also knowing who we are can make it easier to live ourselves whole
Jennifer Williams says
I never watch television and have not heard of that show. That is what happens when you are the only girl in a house of males! Thank you for the post, most days I forget my self worth, most people need to work on that.
Tingting R. says
Knowing your worth makes it easy for us to love ourselves.
Nova S says
well said, i do agree with you. although i have never seen the scandal, i always ensure to be able to check it later on.
Sarah says
Thank you – I have never watched Scandal but wow I love the word divatude and I could definitely do with some belief it in! 🙂 x
Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz says
I have never watched Scandal but great post on self worth, I will embrace and believe in my divatude #newfavword 🙂
Lanie D Craig says
until you learn to love you,know one else can truly love you either.be true to yourself first and always
Sofia Byrd (@frompdxwithlove) says
We are all awesome and perfect in our own way. And you are right, we must remind ourselves just how awesome we are!
Kelli Avery says
I agree knowing your self worth is worth more than anyone else knowing your worth. What you feel and how you act in your own life make up your worth. Not others opinions and views. To many people but to much into what other's think and not enough into what they want to do, say or who they want to be. Great topic! and excellent reminder!
Darlene Nemeth says
Hi Michele,
Thanks for the reminder. We are all awesome.
Ron K. Owens says
You need to fake it till you make it. Fake confidence like her. Ignore him as much as you can without being petty and mean about it. Become someone who has to be earned. When you feel and think it, you’ll become it. And when you become it, he’ll notice. Not right away bc thats not how you’ve always been so he’ll chalk it up to being mad about something. But keep at it. And you know what? You will become someone worth more that needs to be earned. And by that time so many normal decent guys will be around that it won’t even matter how it affects him. You can use him as the motivation but in the end if you feel good about yourself you won’t need him to notice or react.
Inspired Passions says
Hi Michelle,
just wondering I have included my blog in the bloggers connect link, I cant seem to find the details to copy the DWP bloggin circle widget. Is that what you send to us, sorry for the confusion from my end! I still take time wtih this technical stuff 🙂
Beth Moody says
Its tough to know what we are worth..but critical to understand that no matter what else We Are Awesome.
Yvonne Wilson (EMoments) says
Lovely post Michelle…filled with inspiration. I love the tag line – before anyone can ‘earn you,’ you must know your worth.
Teresa Moody says
Always getthe encouragement I need from your posts.
Kalley C says
I love this. It’s true, after scandal those were very famous lines. But we must know our own self worth before we demand things of others. Leaning what you are work is a scary but empowering journey.
Michelle says
Definitely empowering! I’ve learned some good and not-so-good things about myself during this journey – but it’s all necessary! Thanks for chiming in, Kalley!
Inspired Passions says
I just started following your blog the other day, thank you for this post very encouraging and something I needed to read and something I have to do! anita 🙂
Michelle says
Welcome Anita! I’m glad it encouraged you. Have a wonderful week, Diva!