LIFESTYLE NEWS - People with a healthy self-esteem are able to feel good about themselves regardless of what is happening around them. Though they have faults and challenges (as we all do), these don’t play an overwhelmingly large role in their lives or in how they view themselves.
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself and your abilities
You are what you think. Low self-esteem can have a negative impact on your life and what you can achieve.
There are several situations in life that can result in your self-esteem taking a huge knock: loneliness, divorce, bullying, abuse and unemployment are just a few.
To improve your self-esteem, you often have to do some internal work: self-discovery, self-acceptance, self-worth and self-development
Here are a couple of ways to improve your self-esteem:
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones
Write down some positive things about yourself and read them to yourself every morning and evening. Examples: “I am beautiful”, “I am kind”, “I am loved”, “I have dreams”, “I can do anything” etc.
Focus on what’s going right and magnify that
Write down a list of the things that are working out and put them under the spotlight. This will serve as a reminder that it’s really not that bad. Examples: “I have work”, “I have a home”, “I have family” etc.
Practise good self-care
Spend some time alone and nurture yourself. Do the things you like. This will serve as a positive boost.
Remove activities, things or people that make you unhappy
Anything that drains you or zaps the energy out of you, will only drag you backwards. Remove them and replace them with things with which you are comfortable.
Identify what triggers the low self-esteem
These are things that cause you to immediately feel small or insecure. Do not judge yourself for having weaknesses and never force yourself to do what you’re uncomfortable with.
Try new activities
New adventures will help you discover your skills and talents. Be open minded, meet new people and try different things. Who knows what you may discover?
