Do You Have Low Self Esteem ?
Low self esteem can be devastating to an
individual’s personal, work, and scholastic life. The constant feeling of inadequacy and
unworthiness can undermine attempts to succeed at even the smallest things. If you find yourself plagued with such
feelings, you may need to ask “Do I have low self esteem?” Self esteem is your own view of yourself,
your capabilities, and your attributes.
It is impossible to succeed in life if you are constantly second
guessing and berating yourself over the tiniest detail. Many individuals suffer from low self esteem,
so you are certainly not alone. Some
individuals have recently begun to question their self esteem while others have
been doing so their entire lives.
Whatever your situation, honestly answering these questions will give
you a great deal of insight into how you view yourself.
Are you nervous or awkward around other
individuals? These people can be co workers friends, family members, or even strangers on the street. Do you ever look at anyone and think you are
not on the same “level” as they are physically, mentally, or athletically? Do you see yourself as the least important
member of your family, group of friends, or office? These persistent feelings can erode your self
esteem. Most likely, you are the only
one who thinks these things. Ask your
friends, coworkers, and family members about your performance, attitude, and
personality. More than likely, you will
be pleasantly surprised. Remember to
rank your own needs up there with the needs of others. Quite often, individuals with low self esteem
strive to please everyone but themselves in order to make themselves feel more
adequate. This act usually backfires
since your focus is on those surrounding you instead of yourself. Dig deep and figure out your own needs. Focusing on yourself for a while will allow
you to identify to root cause of your self esteem issues so that you can go
about conquering them.
Do you worry or obsess about your physical
appearance? Are you constantly trying to
change your appearance for what you think is the better? These feelings of inadequacy are quite
common, especially among children and women.
Often, individuals notice certain qualities about themselves as children
due to comments by a friend, family member, or school mate. These feelings harbor themselves inside,
making them stronger and deeper-rooted.
Some individuals obsess about their weight, height, statue, bone
structure, facial features, hair, and any thing else under the sun. These issues can become the root of serious
problems, including eating disorders.
Even the most beautiful people in the world have some feelings of
inadequacy about their outward appearance.
The people society deems beautiful or perfect have secret issues about
their own appearance or body, so you are definitely not alone. Instead of constantly worrying about those
aspects you deem as negative, focus on the positive. If you find yourself slipping into a
dangerous or deadly habit, seek professional help as soon as possible. The world has learned to live with you, now
you must make the decision to live with yourself. Once you are comfortable in your own skin,
your self confidence will soar sky-high.
Do you publicly berate yourself for
fun? Is your idea of a good conversation
tearing yourself down at the expense of others?
Would you rather talk about your failures and weaknesses over your
successes and strengths? This is often the
case with individuals with low self esteem.
Instead of accentuating the positive, they verbalize that constantly
criticizing voice they hear in their own heads.
Whatever the case, if you find yourself to be suffering from low self
esteem, there are ways to rebuild from within.
Seek help from friends, family members, colleagues, self-help books, or
professionals if necessary. Low self
esteem is a problem that should not be ignored.
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