how to Building your Self Esteem
Self esteem is your own personal view of
yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Everyone has a different view of themselves, but keeping a positive
outlook will benefit you more than a negative one. Many individuals suffer from low self esteem
for a variety of reasons and need to build their self esteem in order to
succeed in life. Remember, the only one
who can make you excel is you and no one else.
The same goes for self esteem.
The only person who can build up—or consequentially tear down—your self
esteem is you. Although other
individuals may aid the process, the end decision is yours.
People have low esteem for a variety of
reasons. Some individuals suffer from
poor body image and focus on all the negative traits of their physical
appearance. Others have emotional issues
that have caused their self esteem to drop or feel themselves unworthy of any
praise. For whatever reasons your self esteem
may falter, the key to building it up again is to find the root of the problem. Think of self esteem like a house, if you
build a stunning house on a poor foundation, the entire structure will
crumble. However, if you take steps to
ensure the foundation is strong and capable of holding anything, the process
may be slow, but your self esteem will be built soundly.
Many individuals look for help for their
low self esteem in books or seminars.
The number of available options on the market is phenomenal, and you are
sure to find one on a topic that deals with your specific issues. Check out your local library or bookstore and explore their “self help” section for a book that you may find
helpful. It is quite unlikely you will
find the answers to all your problems in a book, but you may find it helpful to
know others are in your same boat and you are certainly not alone. Additionally, you may wish to seek
professional help in your quest to boost your self esteem. Often, speaking with a qualified individual
can help you determine the root of your problem and the necessary path you
should take for the rebuilding process.
Perhaps your problems dates back to childhood, or maybe it has recently
developed. Whatever the case, a
professional will be able to best determine your next step.
A main factor in self esteem is negativity. Negative thoughts can pervade your confidence
and crumble your self esteem. If you
find yourself surrounded by negative people or in a negative situation, try to
best remedy the problem. Often,
individuals in a abusive relationship have their self esteem shattered when a
supposed loved one constantly berates them and questions their worth. Similarly, a negative workplace environment
can lower your self esteem with colleagues or bosses finding fault with your work. Maybe you have a friend who is consistently
negative with all surrounding him or her.
Whatever the source, distancing yourself from the negativity will help
you regain your self esteem. Strive to
surround yourself with positive people.
If you are going through a rough time in your personal life, you may
wish to join a support group. Similarly,
there are support groups available for individuals with self image issues. These groups will allow you to meet other individuals
like yourself and provide a forum for you to sound your hopes and achievements.
However you choose to begin building your
self esteem, do so today! Be thorough
and consistent with the process and be aware it may take a while. You should not become impatient or despondent
if you find your self esteem slipping.
Remember, you are an important and worthy person and should treat
yourself as such.
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