She perceives that her merchandise is good. - Proverbs 31:18a (NKJV)

The mistakes you have made may be big, bad and oft repeated, but they haven't changed God's mind about you.

For long ago the Lord had said to Israel: I have loved you, O my people, with an everlasting love; with loving-kindness I have drawn you to me. I will rebuild your nation, O virgin of Israel. You will again be happy and dance merrily with the timbrels.- Jeremiah 31:3-4

Yes, God will correct you when you need it. But his correction is not rejection - its proof of his love.

For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, And He flogs every son whom He receives.” - Hebrews 12:6 (LSB)

God's purpose in discipline is to develop you to your highest potential. So don't let anyone put you down. Be your authentic self when you are with others. Focus on what you have to give, rather than on how others perceive you. Don't put on airs, brag or name-drop in an attempt to level the playing field. You are already equal - even if you don't have a similar education, experience, financial status, social standing or background. Since when did such things make anybody inherently superior to another - especially in the eyes of your heavenly Father? If your goal in life is to please everyone and have them speak well of you, your self-worth will always be at their mercy.

Solomon describes the qualities of a virtuous woman, (see verse at top) in Proverbs 31. This woman wasn't prideful, she was just confident in who God had made her to be and the assignment he had given her to fulfill. Her confidence came from within, not from an external source. She knew her role and her purpose and knew she was good at what she did. Solomon ends the Chapter with these words:

Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. - Proverbs 31:31