Self-esteem is a negative or positive opinion about ourselves. Experts say people with high self-esteem believe that they are worthy, deserve to be loved, and have a positive attitude. On the other hand, people with low self-esteem have a lack of confidence, feel depressed, focus on their negatives, and ignore their achievements. Self-esteem plays an essential role in a variety of areas in life. Psychologists say self-esteem impacts your decision-making process, relationships, emotional health, and overall well bring. Here are three tips to improve your self-esteem, which will make your day brighter, happier, and meaningful.
1. Don’t be afraid to fail.
Failure might make you feel depressed and think you can’t do anything. But failure is a great learning experience that you can have a chance to develop yourself, know more about your weaknesses and strengths. When a reporter asked the great inventor Edison, “How did it feel to fail 1000 times?” he replied, “I didn’t fail 1000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1000 steps.” Don’t forget that failure is a path to success, and there are many chances to try again. So don’t be afraid to fail. Believe in yourself, and be confident!
2. Stop comparing yourself to others.
-Sometimes, we compare ourselves to others. They might be better at something than me. They might have something I don’t have. However, comparing yourself to others will lead to depression, becoming less confident, and low self-esteem. It’s “your” life that you should be the captain of your life, not others. Every people in the world are special and unique in their own way, and nobody is perfect. We each get 86,400 seconds each day. Don’t use that time to compare yourself to others. Instead, use that time to explore yourself. Explore things that you like, you hate, your strengths, and your weakness. This might help you to understand that you are special in your own way and that you are a worthy person. Be a captain who can handle your own life. Try to live each moment happy!
3. Stop being self-critical
“I look fat with this shirt,” “I can’t do anything,” “I am useless.” Are you thinking of these questions in your mind? Then don’t. Self-critical people are very hard on themselves and tend to see the negative part of themselves, not the achievement. They are most likely to experience more negative emotions than positive emotions. Try to be more compassionate with yourself. Remember, you deserve to be loved, and you are doing great!
Please keep these 3 tips in mind. You are a precious and worthy human being. Nobody is perfect, and you are doing great in your own way. Have a happy and meaningful day!
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