Self esteem
How does your self esteem impact your life?
Having high self-esteem means that you are sure of your own words and your abilities. This is important because it has an impact on the choices and decisions you make in your life. If you have high self-esteem, you're more likely to try new things, Give your best effort at work and school and surround yourself with friends who treat you with respect. You might even cope better with disappointment of failures because you like yourself enough to not think of yourself as a disappointment of failure.
People with low self-esteem don't really feel that they deserve to be treated well or that they're capable of achieving things. This often gets in the way of them even trying to accomplish things. They sometimes have trouble being assertive, and they may let others make important decisions for them. Often people with low self-esteem do not like themselves, and that is why they work incredibly hard to be liked by others. They think: "if others like me then I am a likable person and then I will like myself." And so they often will do anything in their capacity to be liked by others as they believe it will make them feel better about themselves.
People who have inflated self-esteem think they're better than other people. They overestimate their own worth and underestimate the worth of others, which doesn't really make them very likable people.
Which one of these three rings most true to you?
Self-esteem is strongly related to how you view and react to the things that happen in your life, and therefore. it plays a crucial role in your life. However many of us struggle with low self-esteem in certain areas of life. And the great thing is that it can absolutely be improved. Here are some suggestions for you:
1. Talk to yourself positively – talk to yourself as if you would talk to your friend and treat yourself as you would treat your friend. If you cannot be supportive, kind and understanding at least be respectful.
2. Challenge negative 'self-talk' – every time you criticise yourself, stop and look for objective evidence that the criticism is true. Ask yourself: "is this comment helpful or hurtful to me right now?" (If you feel you can't be objective, then ask a trusted friend for their opinion.) You'll realise that most of your negative self-talk is unfounded.
3. Don't compare yourself to others – recognise that everyone is different and that every human life has value in its own right. Make an effort to accept yourself.
4. Acknowledge the positive – for example, don't brush off compliments, dismiss your achievements as luck or ignore your positive traits.
5. Have fun – schedule enjoyable events and activities into every week.
6. Exercise – it is such a good boost to the brain for all kinds of things but especially in helping you to feel good.
7. Be assertive – communicate your needs, wants, feelings, beliefs and opinions to others in a direct and honest manner.
Mental Health Therapist, Kateryna
Please note:
This post is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.
Having high self-esteem means that you are sure of your own words and your abilities. This is important because it has an impact on the choices and decisions you make in your life. If you have high self-esteem, you're more likely to try new things, Give your best effort at work and school and surround yourself with friends who treat you with respect. You might even cope better with disappointment of failures because you like yourself enough to not think of yourself as a disappointment of failure.
People with low self-esteem don't really feel that they deserve to be treated well or that they're capable of achieving things. This often gets in the way of them even trying to accomplish things. They sometimes have trouble being assertive, and they may let others make important decisions for them. Often people with low self-esteem do not like themselves, and that is why they work incredibly hard to be liked by others. They think: "if others like me then I am a likable person and then I will like myself." And so they often will do anything in their capacity to be liked by others as they believe it will make them feel better about themselves.
People who have inflated self-esteem think they're better than other people. They overestimate their own worth and underestimate the worth of others, which doesn't really make them very likable people.
Which one of these three rings most true to you?
Self-esteem is strongly related to how you view and react to the things that happen in your life, and therefore. it plays a crucial role in your life. However many of us struggle with low self-esteem in certain areas of life. And the great thing is that it can absolutely be improved. Here are some suggestions for you:
1. Talk to yourself positively – talk to yourself as if you would talk to your friend and treat yourself as you would treat your friend. If you cannot be supportive, kind and understanding at least be respectful.
2. Challenge negative 'self-talk' – every time you criticise yourself, stop and look for objective evidence that the criticism is true. Ask yourself: "is this comment helpful or hurtful to me right now?" (If you feel you can't be objective, then ask a trusted friend for their opinion.) You'll realise that most of your negative self-talk is unfounded.
3. Don't compare yourself to others – recognise that everyone is different and that every human life has value in its own right. Make an effort to accept yourself.
4. Acknowledge the positive – for example, don't brush off compliments, dismiss your achievements as luck or ignore your positive traits.
5. Have fun – schedule enjoyable events and activities into every week.
6. Exercise – it is such a good boost to the brain for all kinds of things but especially in helping you to feel good.
7. Be assertive – communicate your needs, wants, feelings, beliefs and opinions to others in a direct and honest manner.
Mental Health Therapist, Kateryna
Please note:
This post is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.
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