Category: Mental Health

• November 14, 2022
• Addiction, Educational, Mental Health

When you go through life with low self-esteem, you’re more likely to suffer from mental health problems like depression and anxiety, and you’re more likely to engage in risky behaviors like substance abuse. To make a dramatic shift in life, you may need to reflect on your perception of self and make some changes to find healthy self-esteem and mental wellness.

What is self-esteem? 

Self-esteem is founded on our thoughts and beliefs about who we are, which can be challenging to alter. One other way to think of this is as having self-confidence or self-worth. Successful recovery is possible with healthy self-esteem.

Why is it critical to maintain a healthy level of self-esteem?

A happy, successful life is a result of having a strong sense of self-worth and healthy self-esteem.

Depending on your sense of self-worth, you will be able to participate in activities and forge positive, productive relationships.

People with high self-esteem are able to prioritize their own needs over those of others, allowing them to pursue their own goals.

Self-confidence is essential to achieving your goals in many areas of life. We as humans have incredible power! People, including yourself, have the power to change the world by what they think, say, and do. You just have to believe in yourself, and self-esteem is a major factor.

Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. – Aristotle

Tips on Self-Esteem

• Be good and kind to yourself by acknowledging the positive. “I am a good person”
• Avoid negative self-talk and negative thoughts. “I’m not good enough”
• We cannot change the past, but we can learn from our mistakes and refuse to let them affect our present or future.
• If we want to live a long and happy life, we need to take care of ourselves on all levels, including the mind, body, and spirit.
• Have faith in yourself, because you are significant and can bring about positive change.
• Happiness is not a privilege reserved for other people; you have a right to it and should have faith that you can achieve it if you really want it.
• Respect and value yourself as you are.
• Stand up for what you believe in, be confident in your decisions, and be fearless to express it.
• Own who you are, be fearless in your beliefs, and acknowledge your abilities.

Which qualities describe healthy self-esteem?

People who have healthy self-esteem and mental wellness think well of themselves. They are able to recognize their own advantages and accept their own limitations. They are capable of loving and being kind to themselves, and they are also capable of loving and being kind to others. People who have high self-esteem can prioritize their own needs over the needs of others, allowing them to pursue their own goals.

Watch out for false self-esteem

Some people may seem to have a high sense of self-worth when they are actually just selfish. People like this usually only care about themselves and don’t usually think about how their actions might affect other people. As long as they achieve their goals, they can believe that the “ends justify the methods.” These people frequently cause great suffering and hurt to those who are close to them. On the other hand, those who have strong self-esteem are able to act modestly around other people because they have self-assurance.

Enhance Self-Esteem by Developing Your Skill Sets

Increasing your skill set is one of the first steps to developing a strong sense of self. You will feel more confident the more abilities you possess. The more self-assurance you possess, the more challenges you’ll face, which will aid in your skill-building, You can feel better about yourself if you actively look for new information to learn so you can add to your skills.

Take healthy risks

You must be willing to take the risk of learning new things in order to develop your skill set. Nobody, for instance, is born with the ability to ride a bike. Prior to mastering the basics of riding, you must first acquire them. But if you never pick up a bike and get over your fear of appearing “dumb,” you won’t be able to learn the fundamentals.

Set achievable goals

Setting goals that allow for gradual success will help you increase your self-esteem. When learning a new skill, it’s okay if you’re not the “best.” Be proud of yourself for the little victories.

Match your behavior to your intentions.

If being a great writer is your objective, but you never pick up a pen, you are setting yourself up for failure and disappointment. If you want to boost your self-esteem, you need to make sure that your actions match what you want to achieve. Even if you don’t achieve your objectives, developing new talents will boost your self-esteem.

Find teachers, coaches, mentors, or role models.

You’re not required to go it alone. Find mentors and educators who can help you gain the knowledge and skills you require.

Embrace the Supportive People in Your Life

Eliminate those from your life who are negative influences. Never put up with the unacceptable. Be in the company of people who will cheer you on in your endeavors and who will support your self-belief.

Persistence and Practice

Almost any ability can be learned if you practice it enough. Spend time and effort expanding your knowledge. You’ll be grateful to yourself in the future.

Consider Mistakes as Learning Opportunities

Even the finest at what they do sometimes make mistakes. With a high sense of self, though, they are more likely to take those lessons in stride and try yet again. They get more self-assurance as a result, and their abilities advance over time.

Treat Yourself with Well

Start treating yourself the way you would like to be treated instead of the way you have been treated if you lack self-esteem. You have the ability to alter how you are treated in the future, regardless of what other people have done in the past. The way we treat ourselves often determines how other people treat us. Others will start to treat you with kindness, love, and respect if you start by doing the same for yourself.

Use Positive Affirmations

Put an end to elevating every mistake or setback to the level of an emergency. Love and respect yourself, and give yourself positive reinforcement. If you criticize yourself over and over for making mistakes, you will hurt your own efforts and lower your own self-esteem. Keep in mind that errors are not fatal; rather, they present an opportunity for growth.