Self esteem is the acceptance, respect, confidence and satisfaction that you have in yourself as a person. It is based on an internal image of ourselves that we have , consciously and subconsciously.
We begin to create our internal image in childhood based on our interactions with others and our environment. Especially the signals and feedback we receive from our parents at first. Then, from our performance in school and sports and how likable our childhood friends, family members and perhaps our siblings make use feel.
During these formative times, if we receive negative feedback we may later on suffer from low self esteem in adulthood. This is harmful, because your self esteem will determine the way you interact with the world:
- Your personal identity, image and dignity.
- How you value, treat and take care of yourself.
- How you judge everybody around you.
- How you take decisions and handle relationships.
What is Low Self-Esteem?
Low Self Esteem is a negative picture of oneself that we might confused with criticism. But it isn't that; and since criticism is healthy, if a person starts resisting being self-critical this can lead to tremendous social interaction problems.
Possible results of low self esteem come from a poorly tended person, lack of confidence, depression, and insecurity in intimate relationships. Low self esteem might be caused by abuse, perfectionism, severe criticism, or being laughed at, ignored, or ridiculed.
Try . Building Self Esteem to feel good about yourself , be more confident and have a positive attitude. This download will help you to be more objective about your strong points, have more confidence in your abilities and think more positively about life generally.
What is a healthy Self-Esteem and why is so important?
The importance of a healthy self esteem cannot be underestimated for the foundation of your existence. It defines how you perceive yourself and life in general. It means to assume responsibility, live consciously, respect others, and take care of yourself. Healthy self esteem enables you to be proud without being overbearing , approach your circumstances with a positive attitude, know you are worthy to realize your dreams, understand that you deserve a joyful life, and make choices that are supportive instead of defeating. When I was a child I learned that other people were always more important than me. My parents didn't tell me this with words, but taught me by example.
My own journey into better self esteem began many years ago when I made the commitment to value myself without being self-centered. Building your esteem for me is an internal process that you can start creating now by:
- Living with more conscious awareness.
- Taking responsibility for your life and changing your perceptions toward yourself and others.
- Forgiving the past to move on with the life you deserve.
Esteem Resources
Assertiveness Download
Start building self esteem and eventually you'll find:
- That people begin to treat you with more respect.
- You feel wonderful about yourself and have more self confidence.
There are many books that you can read
- Read more about self esteem at my recommended books.
- Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
This is a practical manual. It includes exercises for a two-week course of treatment. The reader will be able to write into the workbook, to trace progress , monitor behavior and record improvement.
- Check my Workbook.
