Boosting Your Self Esteem
Self Help articles from Debbie Waller Hypnotherapy
Self esteem is based on the image you have of yourself inside your mind. Those with low self esteem have trouble seeing their own very real skills and strengths; they tend to worry too much about what others think of them or about mistakes they might make.
People with high self esteem do not need to bully or intimidate others, but will do what they think is right even if those around them disapprove. They are usually happy and confident.
So, as we drift into Spring, put a spring in your step with these self esteem boosters!
Remember that you are special and unique, and that you deserve as much consideration from others as you give to them.
Don’t judge yourself only on the things you feel you did wrong or that need improvement. Notice your strengths and the things you’re good at as well.
Think - what do your friends and loved ones like about you? Ask them if you have to! Try to reinforce those qualities and be even better at those things.
Never compare yourself with others. Everybody is different and you have good qualities that no other person has.
Don’t put yourself down; nobody’s perfect. Accept that it’s normal to make mistakes. If you make one, apologise, try to put it right and make sure you learn from it.
Having friends who are positive about life’s challenges can influence you into seeing life in the same light, and eventually help to build your self-esteem.
If your self esteem is very low, and you find it hard to do any of these things, enlist some help from a therapist or counsellor.
(c) Debbie Waller
Advice is given for reference only, and does not replace advice given by a medical professional.