It can be incredibly hard to see someone close to you suffering. If a loved one near you is struggling with issues of self-esteem, you may feel helpless–or sometimes even upset or angry. There is no proper protocol for addressing self-esteem within the confines of a close relationship. Self-esteem issues can be a relationship killer, […]
The potential of meditation holds no bounds. It’s been used in a wide variety of mental health practices. At its crux is the method of letting go of the “self.” For many, meditation is an easy way to ground themselves spiritually. They can use it to create a more balanced and peaceful lifestyle and, most […]
If you feel like building self esteem is something you really need to work on, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, the world is currently suffering a crisis of self esteem. Some of this may be due to uncertainty about the future, the harsh judgment and cruel anonymous comments spewed on social media, or just […]
We’ve all heard it more than once in our lives. “You need to look on the bright side.” When people tell us these things, they’re usually implying that we need to think more positively to get us out of a bad mood or stop us from worrying. But there’s more to the power of positivity […]
As they grow and experience life, young adults experience two notable drops in self-esteem. Once between the ages of 9-13 (early puberty) and again just before adulthood. As a parent, teacher, or mentor who cares about a young adult, this can be tough to watch. But there are ways to cope, including a variety of […]
Like it or not, social media is everywhere these days. It’s how many people get their news, communicate with friends, and do business. But above all, social media is just that – it’s a place to be social. And that’s where girls with low self-esteem can get into trouble. From Instagram to Snapchat and everything […]
Self esteem when we take the time to become clearer about our values, we then become clearer about our life decisions. By responding to the following four questions, one is well on his/her way to a more meaningful life and self esteem; I who am i? (identity), where am I going? (direction), why am I […]
Maintaining your self esteem isn’t easy, life slowly unfolds in a way where we cant always see the future. Yet, when were open to learning and growing, we can find meaning and insightful reasons why things have happened to us in the past. Self esteem, purpose, and identity you have now can be much different […]
Welcome to our Self Esteem community. Part of shaping an identity and increasing self esteem requires an active search in trying to find your place in the world. In our culture that programs its citizens to believe that the answers to building self esteem and key life questions and finding peace of mind as well […]
If you are doing a big mistake, or you have performed certain illegal behavior that can possibly hurt others, then never blame your self esteem for this. Often people use to do the same when they are behaving in a wrong way. There is absolutely nothing to do with the self esteem in such cases. […]