Everyone wants to feel great and have a good self-esteem. However, it does not always come so easily for some. I was one of those people that struggled with who I was from time to time. The world seems to center itself around looking pretty/handsome, being young forever, being in fantastic shape, etc. If a person doesn't fit some of these criteria, they can at times feel down in the dumps about who they are as a person. It is really unfortunate. I believe we all offer the world a bit of difference and flavor.
Here are ten ways to boost your self-esteem and start feeling wonderful about YOU today:
1. Don't define yourself by what people say about you. Talk to yourself about all the things you like about who you are.
2. Remember that you get what you are putting out in the world. If you are putting out negativity then you will get that back. Focus on putting out those positive vibes. You will reap the benefits.
3. If something bad happens, don't linger in sadness or anger. Learn from it, and if you can't...move on.
4. Do something for yourself that makes you feel happy. (Buy a book, get ice-cream, purchase a fancy coffee, etc) You don't want to spend a lot of money. That's not the idea here. Something simple that will make you smile is what you are after. If helping someone else makes you happy, then do that!
5. Spend time with people that lift you up rather then tear you down. Distance yourself from those negative Nelly's who bicker all the time.
6. Set a tiny goal for yourself and work to achieve it. It will build your confidence. Then once you conquer the small stuff, make some bigger goals.
7. Laugh. It is such a healthy thing to do for so many reasons.
8. Celebrate the things you achieve. Don't make them sound less then what they are. Don't sell yourself short. Feel proud and happy about it.
9. Occupy your mind when you feel the bad feeling emerging. Excercise, meditate, do breathing excercises, read a book, listen to some fun music (nothing depressing), etc. Don't allow yourself to have any time for gloomy thoughts. This takes training. If you have felt a certain way for so long it can become habitual. Make a healthier habit for yourself.
10. Enjoy YOU. If you don't like yourself it will be really hard to notice anyone else liking you. It's not that maybe some people aren't enjoying you, but you will be too distracted with feeling low, to notice. It turns people off to hang out with an 'Eeyore' type. Like yourself and notice the people around you that like you too! Maybe you can talk to some of your closest friends and get them to tell you why they enjoy your company so much. It will be good to hear that. Take it in!
