What are some steps to improve self esteem?
These tips are based on the self esteem building courses I teach. I’m sure they can help you too; 1. Learn how to do something well. Being good at something boosts your confidence and is fun. 2. Realise being shy is OK. Half of us are extroverts and half introverts. There are advantages to both so be proud to be as you are. 3. Beauty does not bring happiness. Happiness and confidence do bring attractiveness. Learn how to make the most of your good points and enjoy them. 4. Set realistic standards for yourself. Perfectionism undermines your pleasure in your achievements. Too low standards give little sense of achievement. 5. Deal with your problems. Unresolved issues undermine your confidence. Decide what needs to be done, do it and move on. 6. Do not criticise yourself. Over time, the bad things you say about yourself make you feel bad. Replace negative sayings with positive or neutral ones. 7. Recognise that what you want is as important as what others want. Ask for what you want and
