
Is It Just Me? : Why we tie our self-worth to being useful
Published on 5 Jun 2026
Have you ever felt guilty saying no, taking a break, or putting your own needs first?
On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo explores why so many of us tie our self-worth to being useful. With insights from psychotherapist Rachel Lim of Range Counselling and Services, the conversation looks at where this belief comes from, when helping others can become unhealthy, and why being the dependable one often comes at a personal cost.
How much of our identity should be tied to being useful?
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