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What is Self-Esteem?

Everyone talks about Self-Esteem and how you are supposed to see yourself, but what is Self-Esteem? Some people try to come up with complicated answers when in reality, it is just your self-worth. Do you see yourself as a good person? Do you think you are valuable to others? The answer should be absolutely YES!

Not everyone has high Self-Esteem. If you are someone with low Self-Esteem, it is not your fault. The concept of how you see yourself typically develops in childhood or your younger years, your environment, and how the people around you treat you. So, what happens if you are grown and do not have good Self-Esteem? Well, here is the answer. It is never too late to wake up one day and work on your Self-Esteem.

It might sound easier than it actually is. However, you have to remember; that it is not impossible. Here are the steps to increase our Self-Esteem:

  • Discover your abilities and share them.

  • Have patience with yourself.

  • Build positive relationships

  • Adjust your thoughts and beliefs when you are thinking negatively.

  • Recognize that the change starts with your mind.

  • Have daily positive affirmations.

When you incorporate into your daily life even one of these ways to build your Self-Esteem, everything will start to feel better because the change begins with you.