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Having low self worth is like dancing with a weight tied to your ankles. Even the small movements are harder. Leaping over obstacles is difficult, flying - impossible!
Soaking it up
Some lucky people grow up seeing self esteem demonstrated by their parents and families. Helpful skills and attitudes 'rub off on them' and they seem to pick them up naturally. Most of us have to find our own 'doorways' that lead to the beliefs, attitudes and skills we need in order to take care of ourselves well.
Find your rabbit hole
Inner confidence is not always found where you would expect it, though. Sometimes the negative, worst aspects of yourself offer an unexpected way in to greater self acceptance. Like scars, imperfections or disabilities, or some other aspect of yourself that causes you unhappiness.
Using the chinks in your own armour, you can follow an unexpected path to deeper contentment. The most powerful change in my life came through a flaw I thought I could never accept, that transformed into a blessing I never expected. I learnt a lot about what supports self esteem and what does not.
The bridge between misery and gratitude can span oceans
One way to feel better about yourself or your life is to develop your sense of gratitude. But how do you get to feeling grateful, when you are busy feeling miserable? Sometimes, a few steps are needed in the middle, to help you get there.
On these pages I try to map out some of the routes I discovered to improving my own sense of self worth. And also the little everyday actions that can lead you away from it.
Without self esteem life is filled with anxiety, fear, vulnerability, uncertainty and underachievement. Why settle for this?
If you want to:
Overcome personal boundaries.
Turn something you dislike about yourself into something you value.
Be happier within yourself, right now, as you are.
Develop trust in yourself and your responses.
Respect yourself and your choices and invite respect from others.
Have the confidence to speak up and stand up for yourself.
Read this personal guide to positive self esteem!
The path is made by walking Antonio Machado
Table of Contents
| What is self esteem? And Why Do You Need It? What is self esteem? Why do you need it? It helps you survive and thrive. |
| Positive Self Esteem Positive Self Esteem - if it looks like it works and it feels like it works, then it works. |
| Give Low Self Esteem The Boot The effects of low self esteem and tips on how to handle them. |
| Improving Self Esteem Improving Self Esteem - are you feeling lucky? Improve both your self esteem and luck by learning what lucky people and people with high self esteem have in common. |
| Assertiveness: Tiger or Teddybear? Assertiveness - are you a Tiger or a Teddybear? The difference between assertive, aggressive, passive aggressive and passive behaviour. |
| Emotional IQ: Heartwise or just plain foolish? Emotional IQ: Key aspects of emotional intelligence, why you need it, and what goes wrong when you don't have it. Practical tips to help you understand and deal with your emotions effectively. |
| Free self esteem activities Self esteem activities - creative ways to build self esteem |
| Body Image: Discovering the Metaphorical Body Body Image: Discovering the Metaphorical Body. Learning to speak 'body language'. |
| Self Esteem and Creativity How self esteem and creativity influence each other. If you want to boost your creativity, boost your self esteem. |
| Self Esteem for Survivors Self Esteem for Survivors: How to regain and maintain self esteem after trauma or loss. |
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