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How to Improve Your Self Esteem: 11 Powerful Tips
Boost Your Self Esteem
In Psychology, self esteem is defined as, how a person perceives themselves. An individual's overall sense of well being and personal value. According to Branden (1969) Self esteem has 3 different aspects. Firstly, self esteem is a vital human need that is imperative for survival and healthy human progression. Secondly, self esteem is automatic, it comes from within, and is centered around a person’s beliefs. Finally, self esteem is connected to personal thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and actions. In this article, we are going to list 11 powerful self esteem boosting tips, read on.
Positive Self Talk
Change the narrative, speak to yourself in a positive way. Ditch the negative self talk, and change the way you communicate with yourself. Try these positive affirmations:
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I deserve to be successful and happy
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I have the power to change myself
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I can make my own choices and decisions
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I am free to choose to live as I wish, and to give priority to my desires.
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I act with confidence, having a general plan, and accept plans are open to alteration
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I deserve to be loved
Goal Set
“Set goals for a healthier and happier you” -Lauren Benson-Life Coach
There has been a myriad of research in positive psychology on the benefits of goal setting. The research shows that goal setting can lead to a healthier, happier life. Especially if you manage to achieve those goals. When you set goals, work hard, and accomplish those goals, dopamine is released. Each time you accomplish a goal, signals are sent to your brain to repeat the occurrence. Therefore, if you want to boost your self esteem, set a goal, start working towards it, start feeling happier, boost your confidence.
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Refocus
Often in life we lose focus, losing focus can leave us feeling unbalanced, stressed, and low on self esteem. Therefore, in order to begin to boost our self esteem, we need to refocus, regroup, remember your why. Take a look at your life, your goals, your beliefs, and realign yourself.
Eliminate Overthinking
Here are a few ways you can eliminate overthinking:
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Stop waiting for perfection
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Distract yourself (learn an instrument, new language, new skill, exercise)
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Write it all down (write down your thoughts feelings, fears. Give yourself a time limit to write down all the things you are overthinking)
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Dive deep, just dive in and do whatever you need to do to change your life, and make yourself feel better about yourself (as long as it isn’t illegal, offensive, or derogatory to others)
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Evidence Journaling
Evidence journaling is when you write down all the things you have accomplished, doesn’t matter how big or small. Just write it down, for example, if you are trying to lose weight, and you have managed to go a couple of days without eating potato chips for example, write it down. You are usually someone who finds it difficult to remain consistent in carrying out the necessary to steps to achieve your goals, but you remained consistent for a week. Pat yourself on the back, and write it down. Congratulate yourself, make yourself feel amazing.
Try Something New
Trying something new boosts the self esteem because it creates that excitement, that feeling of adventure and curiosity. When you try something new, and you face your fears, it gives you that extra confidence boost. Try something different, take an art class, book a spontaneous trip abroad, go speed dating, try bungy jumping. Do something different, you will thank yourself for it!
Be Kind
Being kind gives us a sense of you fulfillment and happiness. Try and be kind to someone today.
Exercise + Eat Healthy
Taking care of yourself is paramount, essential, necessary. Exercising provides with that confidence boost because when you exercise you release endorphins, it makes you feel happier, and healthier. When you eat healthy, over a period of time, you will start to feel more energetic, more happy, and more confident. Taking care of yourself can seriously help to boost your self esteem.
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Hang With Positive People
Connect with, and spend time with confident, positive people. Avoid people who suck your energy, and make you feel less than worthy. Hang with people who on the same wavelength as you, people who only wish you the best.
Read
Read positive content on a daily basis, whether it be a positive quote, blog, or book. Just consume content that will make you feel happy and positive. Here are a few positive blogs that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to face the day.
Be Grateful
Be grateful for what you already have, focus on making your life better, but don’t complain.
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Finally...
Building your self esteem is a process, it takes time, it won’t happen overnight. However, it is important that you implement some, or all of the tips to start seeing some results. Be kind to yourself, take daily action, and don’t focus on the negative.