Practical tips on boosting self-esteem?

Answer 1

tips on boosting self-esteem

1. Appreciate You
One way to develop a strong sense of contentment is to give yourself the gift of self-appreciation. Offer yourself the same respect and kindness you give to those you care deeply about. Treat yourself to favourite pastimes - great music, happy people, laughter.

2. Watch for negative self-talk
I've noticed that women, in particular, have a tendency to pick out, and pick on, the parts of themselves they like least. I can't tell you how many times I've heard women speak disparagingly about themselves: At the gym, a woman complains that she has a "jiggle butt." At my son's school, one woman tells another, "I am such a bad mom. I bought a cake for the cake walk (a fundraising initiative) instead of making it myself." Whether said as a joke or not, these self-deprecating words can be damaging when the negativity stems from a deeper sense of dissatisfaction with oneself. Oftentimes, negative comments tossed off in jest can come from a much more disapproving inner dialogue.

You may immediately relate to these examples and recognize this kind of behaviour as your own, or you might not even know that you have negative conversations with yourself. Take the mirror test to find out: The next time you see your reflection in a mirror, notice whether or not your first thought is a complimentary or a critical one. If it's critical (and for many of us, it is), it's time to stop running yourself down. Focus, instead, on what you like about yourself.

3. Focus on your attributes
Being happy in your own skin means getting comfortable with who you are, the way you look and what you want out of life. Instead of focusing on what you don't like about yourself, do your best to honour and appreciate what makes you unique. Your smile. Your sense of humour. Do you have wonderful hair or fabulous cheekbones? Now go further. What qualities define you as a person? What do you absolutely love about yourself? Is it your attitude? Resist the temptation to criticize yourself. This is a learned behaviour and it can be unlearned with intentional action.

Answer 2

Self-esteem is built by success. Set goals however small and complete them.
1. make something that can be completed in a day--something crafty you might find on some tv channel
2. plan a trip to someplace you have never been, even close to home--and go
Start with baby steps--small experiences and build up to ones that take a longer period of time to realize (like mastering a foreign language or graduating from college). If you begin with something huge you may quit and lower self-esteem.

Answer 3

setting a goal and reaching it.
Do something that you have always wanted to do, but was too scared to go for it.
succeed in something that you know is worth succeeding in.
look your best at all times.
do your best
and be the best that you have the ability to be.
do things that bring you to be happy with self.
help someone who needs an extra hand
be kind to someone who would least expect it.
believe in yourself
don't let others influence a bad decision
don;t let others manipulate you.

Answer 4

Love yourself as you are this second, because you are your own closest friend.
Encourage yourself to pursue interests and use skills you have acquired.
Establish the reasons to try and not the excuses to abstain.
Look for the lessons in the failures.
Shoulder responsibility for all you do.
Take the credit for any success, big or small.

Answer 5

O.K. i know i'm going to get a lot of thumbs down on this, b/c it sounds horrible, but if you notice (to yourself, don't point it out) other people's negative qualities and faults (such as big nose, overweight, loud talker, etc.) it helps you realize that you aren't subpar to everyone else, but that you are equal! :)

Answer 6

Say and mean it when u say it.... I can do it... I can do it... say that 10 times or so boosts your confidence..


Arnold Schwarzennegar does it

I do it too.... it does push you to your potential... most importantly when you say it you have to believe in your self

Answer 7

Accept Jesus as your Savior. The knowledge that God accepts you will do more for your self-esteem than anything else.

Answer 8

exercise. It releases indorfins that boost moods. You will also reach fitness and who doesn't feel good about themselves when they look good??

Answer 9

believe in yourself tell your self that you are good and that we like you think good though find something you did good today and know you are blessed because you are here

Answer 10

don't quite until you finish accomplishing your goals.