The dashboard lights up with likes, and I let it be nice without letting it be the point. What I actually watch for is whether the work moved the real thing, the strategy underneath. I've tied my worth to that impact now, not the applause or the clicks, and it's steadier ground to stand on.
More people experience this than they realize.
You measure your worth by real impact rather than applause or clicks.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.