What is the best way to boost one's Self-esteem?
For anyone unfamiliar with the term, it is the opinion an individual has of him or herself. This is very important to monitor because on our good days, we can feel as though we can do anything or put our best effort forward. When our self-esteem is down, one may end up thinking critically and harshly of themselves. Low self-esteem can occur from one’s childhood and the influence they have around those they grew up with or learned from. Tragically, people in general tend to cling on to the negative memories. It doesn’t help that some people are more susceptible to low self-esteem due to their personality. As a result, an individual with low self-esteem may stop making conversations with people, shy away from events, and can get triggered easily. In the worst case scenario, it can build up to anxiety or depression. Some ways to improve one’s self-esteem to be kind to yourself. Life won’t always go our way, so we can’t afford to judge ourselves so harshly. The relationships one has in this scenario can make all the difference. Spend more time connecting with those who are supportive or are a positive influence and stay away from those who will have a negative impact. We may not all be good at everything but recognizing one’s strength and weakness is a subtle change, but it is a good piece of information to know nonetheless. Being assertive is especially helpful because unless one speaks up for themselves, who else will?