(Honor) Reflection Meditation
Reflect on moments this need has been met in the past. Was it an award you received? Verbal affirmation from a loved one? Consider calling a trusted friend and making a very vulnerable and specific request. "I'm wondering if you could tell me that even though I haven't accomplished some of my dreams, I am still beautiful person whose existence adds value to the world?"
Consider also if you can validate that in yourself sometimes, perhaps regularly. Reflect on art your proud of, or the children your proud to have raised, the obstacles you're overcome in life, and see if you can honor yourself in some way by meditating on those things.