I have a friend who has this self esteem issue and he cares about what other people think of him. For an example, he wouldn't wear a hat or sunglasses because he thinks that people are going to make fun of him or tease him. How would I be abe to boost his self esteem???
2006-11-17 22:05:37 · 7 answers · asked by userdefined 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Poor Self-Esteem vs. Healthy Self-Esteem
People with poor self-esteem often rely on how they are doing in the present to determine how they feel about themselves. They need positive external experiences to counteract the negative feelings and thoughts that constantly plague them. Even then, the good feeling (from a good grade, etc.) can be temporary.
Healthy self-esteem is based on our ability to assess ourselves accurately (know ourselves) and still be able to accept and to value ourselves unconditionally. This means being able to realistically acknowledge our strengths and limitations (which is part of being human) and at the same time accepting ourselves as worthy and worthwhile without conditions or reservations
2006-11-17 22:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by missy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a hard one....but i too have suffered from self esteem issues.
as a friend, all you can do is support your friend, and never tell him he is stupid for being so self conscious.
in time, he will learn to love himself a little more... but just tell him something like this "do you really care what other people think of you and the way you look? i think you look great when you wear this! lifes too short to worry about what other people think, just have fun and if people give you a hard time, tell them to p i s s off!"
2006-11-18 06:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by He moonwalked on my <3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take him shopping for sunglasses and hats ..take him to the malls ..those places are full of experts that can advise him on the right type of glasses etc that will suit him and tell him what looks good on him...look at demi moore with glasses and Arnie whats his face...the terminator.his dark shades make him look really cool..not to mention the need to protect ourselves from the sun
2006-11-18 06:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by joejoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me you are the friend and in this case you need to go buy you a sports car if your broke azz cannot afford it then i suggest you get a penis inplant...
2006-11-18 06:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask him 2 visit a counsellor
2006-11-18 06:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by clear_truth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him to trust himself and should not give a damn about the things other people has to say...
2006-11-18 06:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by LaDy in Luv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the circus!
2006-11-18 06:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋