Does anyone know of any good books to read to build self esteem? Any other ideas?
2007-10-29 23:41:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The best way is to get involved with something that you enjoy, especially something that helps someone else. You'll get a feeling of accomplishment and a feeling of being a good, worthy person. There are a lot of organizations out there that you can get involved with/volunteer for--and you may even make some great new friends!
Just make a list of things you enjoy doing as well as some causes you think might interest you. Then just use the internet to locate some local chapters of those organizations, and enjoy!
2007-10-29 23:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by Gauffsa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being self conscious is a good thing, but it's probably bringing you anxiety. I'd buy The Psychology of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Branden if you want some serious self esteem reading. (or borrow it from a library) If you think of things that are negative try to fix them and if you can't right now do it later, if you can't ever, recognize that as well. But don't convince yourself that you can't change things or yourself. That'd lead you to unhappiness, trust me. After all the things people tell you to do or believe you've only got you and essentially you gain happiness and self esteem from doing what you want.
2016-05-26 01:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first book that comes to my mind is a book called Boundaries. This book will help build your self esteem and also help you set boundaries so that people will not be able to walk all over you.
There is another book called Building Self Esteem by: Sue Atkinson. This book talks about how to build a HEALTHY self esteem and how to grow with confidence.
Lastly, it is important to have a spiritual basis for building a strong self esteem. I would recommend, Believing in myself: daily meditations for healing and building self esteem By: Earnie Larsen.
If you would like more you can always go to your local library and type in self esteem or building self esteem into the library search!
Good Luck and please try reading those suggestions!
2007-10-29 23:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tamara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the book, How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Try this:
Give 3 compliments to 3 different people every day. Make sure you really mean them. This will make you look for good in people. They will feel this and give it back. You'll feel better about yourself.
Do something good for someone else once a day. Hold the door, pick up something they dropped, etc...
Try to only say positive things. This is hard. Saying negative things makes you feel better in the short term. Positive makes you feel better long term and makes you feel like a good person, which can help right now.
Basically you have to give to receive. I've been down the road you're traveling. It takes determination to get off that path. Try what I said for 1 week and see if you feel better, I know it helped me. Good luck;)
2007-10-29 23:49:39 · answer #4 · answered by EagleEye1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well there is one great book which helps me its;
thought to build on.. by - M.R KOPMEYER
it gives me realistic that in life the first to build self esteem is to be CONFIDENT!!!
i always think that my self isn't worthy or i am dull/dumb before, but now, get away!!
try not to be hard in all matter, face problem calmly, and trust me everything can be solved, no matter what!!
and, try to love yourself, that's second, if you love your self, you will be confident about the way you walk, talk, look or respond in every angle and aspect and it will boost your self esteem and once you reach that level, at least, you will not be offended by people observation about you, and you can face every single phase in your life thinking that YOU can pass this and it will lead you and your life to happiness, peace and success!!
hope this helps, regards!!
-cheers- =)
2007-10-29 23:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by You think you know me? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Athentic Happiness
by Martin E P Seligman PHD
2007-10-29 23:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
write down all the things you are good at.
all the things you are bad at.
all the thing you are ok at.
be proud of your self for the things you are good at.
and work to improve the rest.
you will feel better as you improve each one.
Also try working with other people.
if you are helpful you may be rewarded with praise which will build self asteem.
2007-10-29 23:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by The Unborn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Road Less Traveled, awesome book. It will give you a good perspective on life, and of yourself.
2007-10-29 23:45:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just look in the mirror every day and tell yourself, " Hey I'm a good looking person and actually pretty cool." Smile at yourself and just remember no one is better than you. We all live and have our low moments. You'll do good!
2007-10-29 23:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by R C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
self esteem to me is been who ya are inside just let it out its scary and ya may be afraid people won't like ya but they will accept ya for who ya are and your self esteem will grow with your friendships just trust in yourself
2007-10-29 23:44:42 · answer #10 · answered by Maria L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋