self-esteem

What is self-esteem?

• Your value as a person,
• The job you do,
• Your achievements,
• How you think others see you,
• Your purpose in life,
• Your place in the world,
• Your potential for success,
• Your strengths and weaknesses,
• Your social status and how you relate to others,
• Your independence or ability to stand on your own feet .

What you can do?

• Low self esteem feeds on negative messages and thoughts so don't indulge in self-criticism.
• Don't always try to please others. It is considerate when you care about others, but your needs are just as important, so don't neglect yourself!
• Don't try to be like someone else. This leads to lack of self worth and confidence. You are unique and you cannot be someone else. Strive to be better but don't criticise yourself for not being as successful, as beautiful, as slim or as popular as someone else, as these are only your opinions.
• Don't take life or yourself so seriously. Everybody fails on their way to succeeding, don't look on it as failure but as a means to learning. Perhaps you just need a change of direction. Problems can make you stronger if you strive to overcome them.
• Focus on your successes. Lack of confidence feeds your feelings of failure and inadequacy. Remember the truly successful things you have done in your life. Reward yourself when you do succeed.
• Use positive affirmations and quotes. Read them every day or when you are feeling negative and in the need of inspiration.
• Focus on your strengths and use them. You will succeed if you are true to yourself.
• Develop and work at achieving your goals. If you do this your confidence will increase and you will feel positive. 
• Do your best at everything you try.  
  

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