Change to improve self esteem

by Carla Valencia

Do you believe that you can change to improve self esteem?. Many years ago I found myself trying to change. It was a hard path to follow until I became aware that I didn't believe that I could do it.

When I became aware of this, I decided that even though I didin't believe that I could change, there was a possibility to make it happen. Being open to this possibility opened my door to start to make small changes to improve my self esteem and create a more healthy and happy life.

Even if you doubt you can change to improve self esteem there is always the option to see it as a possibility. What about having the possibility for change? Once you realize that it is possible, then you will not be so hard on yourself and with perseverance you will start taking small steps and notice small changes.

Being aware of the small changes is the key to improve your self esteem. Remember that a great change is made of small changes. Sometimes we have the tendency to take things for granted and we do not value our small changes. I would like to share with you a great inspirational saying that I found regarding change:

Five Short Chapters on Change

Chapter 1.
I walk down a street and there's a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. It takes forever to get out. It's my fault.

Chapter 2.
I walk down the same street. I fall in the hole again. It still takes a long time to get out. It's not my fault.

Chapter 3.
I walk down the same street. I fall in the hole again. It's becoming a habit. It is my fault. I get out immediately.

Chapter 4.
I walk down the same street and see the deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.

Chapter 5.
I walk down a different street.

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To wrap it up: I have learned that in order to change to improve my self esteem and create a healthy and happy life I not only have to believe that I can do it . I also have to take responsibility for what I am doing. Awareness is the key. Being aware of my daily choices and learning form my mistakes instead of feeling fear is being responsible for my life.

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world". Mahatma Gandhi

Resources

Put yourself first for a change .Putting yourself and your need to rest, relax, have fun in life, and so on, will make you a better care provider or parent because you'll be healthier and have more energy. Putting yourself first is not selfishness. It can be really liberating when you prioritize looking after your own needs . It will give you a new lease of life.

Overcome Fear of Change. As Albert Einstein said: 'Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.' And if you do what you've always done you will get what you've always got! Won't it be great when you can embrace the possibility to change and make the best of it? It's amazing how often people fear change only to have a great sense of relief when it actually happens.