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Road To Better Self Esteem

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SELF ESTEEM SOLUTIONS:

1. Use positive affirmations correctly


For affirmations to work when your self-esteem is lagging, tweak them to make them more believable.

For example, change “I’m going to be a great success!” to “I’m going to persevere until I succeed!”

2. Identify your competencies and develop them


Self-esteem is built by demonstrating real ability and achievement in areas of our lives that matter to
us. If you’re a good runner, sign up for races and train for them.

In short, figure out your core competencies and find opportunities and careers that accentuate them.

3. Learn to accept compliments

4. Eliminate self-criticism and introduce self-compassion


Whenever your self-critical inner monologue kicks in, ask yourself what you would say to a dear friend
if they were in your situation (we tend to be much more compassionate to friends than we are to
ourselves) and direct those comments to yourself.

5. Affirm your real worth and Welcome failure as part of growth


For example, if you got rejected by your date, list qualities that make you a good relationship prospect
(for example, being loyal or emotionally available); if you failed to get a work promotion, list qualities
that make you a valuable employee (you have a strong work ethic or are responsible).

Shift your thinking to understand that failure is an opportunity to learn, that it plays a necessary role
in learning and growth, it can help you keep perspective. Remember too that failure means you're
making an effort.

6. Master a new skill


When you become skilled in something that corresponds with your talents and interests, you increase
your sense of competency.
7. List your accomplishments
Think about all the things you've accomplished, then write them down. Make a list of everything
you've done that you feel proud of, everything you've done well. Review your list when you need a
reminder of your ability to get things done and to do them well.

8. Do something creative
Creative tasks are a great way to put the flow back into your life. Creativity stimulates the brain, so the
more you use it, the greater the benefits. When you add the challenge of trying something new, it
helps you even more.

9. Get clear on your values


Determine what your values are and examine your life to see where you're not living in alignment with
what you believe. Then make any necessary changes. The more you know what you stand for, the
more confident you will be.

10. Challenge your limiting beliefs


When you catch yourself thinking negatively about yourself, stop and challenge yourself. Don't let
yourself be limited by erroneous beliefs.

11. Stand at edge of your comfort zone


Stretch yourself and move to the edge of your comfort zone. Get uncomfortable--try something new,
meet different people or approach a situation in an unconventional way. Confidence begins at the
edge of your comfort zone.

12. Help someone


Use your talents, skills and abilities to help others. Give someone direct assistance, share helpful
resources or teach someone something they want to learn. Offer something you do well as a gift to
someone.

13. Heal your past


Unresolved issues and drama can keep you trapped in low self-esteem. Seek the support of a trained
counselor to help you heal the past so you can move onto the future in a confident and self-assured
way.
14. Stop worrying about what others think
When you worry about what others will think of you, you never feel free to be completely yourself.
Make a firm decision to stop worrying about what other people think--begin making choices based on
what you want, not what you think others want from you.

15. Read something inspirational


A great way to gain more self-esteem is to read something that lifts you up and makes you feel
positive about yourself.

16. Reclaim your integrity


Define what integrity means for you, and ensure that you're living in accordance with that
understanding. If your life isn't aligned with your character, it will drain you and leave you feeling bad
about yourself.

Never say something that you will not do, or that you are not.

17. Let negative people go


If there are people in your life who are negative--who have nothing positive to say or who put you
down or take advantage of you--do the smart thing and let them go. The only way to find your self-
esteem is to surround yourself with supportive positive people who admire you and value you.

18. Draw a line in the sand


The best way to find your self-esteem is to create personal boundaries. Know what your boundaries
are and how you wish to respond when people cross them. Don't allow others to control you, take
advantage of you or manipulate you. To be confident is to maintain firm boundaries.

19. Care about your appearance


When you look your best, you feel your best. Dress like someone who has confidence and let your self-
assurance come through in how you look.

20. Always remain a student


Think of yourself as a lifelong learner. Approach everything that you do with a student's mentality--
open, eager, unbiased and willing to learn.
21. Face your fear
Allow yourself to feel afraid but keep going anyway. Self-esteem is often found in the dance between
your deepest desires and your greatest fears.

22. Become a mentor


Be there for someone who needs your guidance, your leadership and your support. Their respect and
gratitude--and watching them progress with your help--will add to your self-esteem and self-respect.

23. Define success


Clarify what success means to you and what it means in terms of your confidence. If you really want to
do something you will have to find the self-esteem within yourself to just do it.

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