One of the biggest problems I’ve found with those who have low self esteem is their tendency to be critical of themselves. Instead of encouraging themselves to try new things or enjoying the small successes in life, those with self esteem issues often hurt themselves with strong self-criticism and an unforgiving evaluation of what they …
According to Hughes and Thomas (1986), feeling good about yourself depends on how we feel about our abilities and skills, our level of control over our lives, how we act according to our principles and whether we feel we deserve love and respect from others. In fact, as you can see this sense of self-worth …
It is normal to experience low self-esteem from time to time. For example, our self-esteem may take a hit if someone makes a rude comment to us. However, it is not normal to feel low self-esteem all of the time. This can wreak havoc on your mental and physical well-being. On this page we will …
According to this review of studies, published in the medical Journal of Australia in 2002, both men and women are increasingly seeking to improve their appearance with cosmetic surgery. There are also claims that such surgery can improve mental health and self esteem. But is this true? In this article we will look at the …
In some cases low self esteem can cause self-loathing or an intense level of self-hatred. This is obviously very destructive and extremely negative. If you suffer from self hate, then this page should help you stop this horrible form of self sabotage. As someone who has suffered from depression and low self esteem, I know …
If you are looking to improve your life then one of the most important things you could do is to prioritize taking care of yourself. Self care and self esteem go together and in order to feel better about who you are, self care is essential. It is important to know what self-caring strategies will …
Meditation is one of the many tools you can use to help yourself build self esteem (see this article by Huffington Post). Meditation is often recommended as a way of reducing stress and bringing clarity into your life. I can testify from my experience that you can meditate to build self esteem, let’s learn how. …
What is gaslighting? The word comes from a play called “Gas Light” which came out in 1938. In this play a man tries to persuade his wife that she is going crazy by dimming the gas lights (old fashioned lights that didn’t use electricity) and pretending the lights were on full. He was therefore making …
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Whether you have been dealing with hair loss for a significant amount of time or you are just experiencing the early signs of thinning, there is no denying that a hair transplant can help to rebuild self-confidence that has been torn down over time and help to develop a more positive mindset. In this article, …
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Everyone has days where they feel inadequate and can’t shake the idea they’re a failure. However, if one day turns into two, and a week turns into a month, it’s time to stop and figure out what’s causing the sudden drop in self-esteem. Too often, people simply realize they are chronically sad and depressed without …