Welcome to the more-selfesteem.com newsletter written by me (Karl Perera). Here's a quick look at what you can find in this issue:

• What's new at www.more-selfesteem.com 
• New article about relationships and self esteem
• Three recommended spiritual books to buy from amazon.com
• Why not make a donation?

WHAT'S NEW

• New article - weight loss is in your head
• New page self motivation
• More testimonials - read what visitors think about the website

If you suffer from depression then check out my other website www.depression-helper.com 

"Relationships and your self esteem"

In a poll I took on the website I asked - where do you most need to improve your self esteem - guess what was the number one answer? 

In your relationships!

This is hardly surprising as relationships are one of the biggest sources of problems, misunderstandings, conflicts, disputes, stress and unhappiness. Relationships are very important to us. They affect our self esteem and self esteem affects our relationships. In this short article I would like to talk about how and why self esteem affects your relationships and what you can do to improve your ability to make lasting and mutually beneficial relationships which will bless your life. 

What is the connection between self esteem and relationships?

• If you have low self esteem you will come across as a negative person lacking confidence. Others may take advantage of you.
• If your self esteem is high you will see yourself as equal to others and this will gain you respect from friends who will treat you as an equal.
• Self esteem enables you to be more helpful to others, you will be more positive and feel you have something to offer the world
• Be conscious of your partner/ friends self esteem and they will respond likewise. Your friendships will be mutually beneficial and more likely to last a long time
• Your partner will be happier and more fulfilled when he/she sees you are a person who is strong and supportive and who has the character o survive difficulties and challenges. Self esteem will help you with all this
• Low self esteem can lead to depression, abuse, problems at work and more. Boosting your self esteem will not make you immune but will help you to avoid falling into these desperate situations or will provide you with the means to get out of these problems. You will not be afraid to seek help if you need it
• You owe it to your family, which are your most important relationships, to be an example knowing yourself and having the confidence to face the world. Your kids will be happier too.  

How you can improve your relationships

• Take care of your partner's self esteem as well as your own. Don't put them down, build them up
• Do something fun together and don't be so serious! Lighten up your relationship
• Talk about plans you'd like to achieve together, encourage each other to follow dreams
• Talk about positive feelings and thoughts as much as possible
• Focus on your partner's good points and successes and help them to recognize their success
• Don't be critical - this is double trouble as they will return your remarks back at you and your mutual self esteem will suffer

• Sign up for this FREE self confidence course which many have found very useful and I would also advise you consider getting the CD Trainer which is promoted throughout the course, the CD is not expensive and is wonderful, I listen to it regularly, its great. 

   

  BOOK OF THE MONTH - RECOMMENDED!

  Here's my choice this month, four great spiritual books, well worth reading! 

  Check out all my book recommendations  

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