3 key strategies to strengthen your self-esteem
Self-esteem is the foundation on which you build your life. It is the judgment integral that you have about yourself, and that permeates every corner of your existence. To recognize and to improve it is essential for a fruitful life and satisfactory.
1. Understanding self-esteem
Self-esteem is not only how you feel about yourself(or) at a particular time, but also a global assessment that impacts how you live your life. It is a perception that is formed and evolves through experiences and thoughts, influencing your decisions and relationships.
Think, for example, in Laura, who was a student of stellar and received praise constants for their academic achievements. However, when she entered the world of work and faced constructive criticism, self-image began to falter. Despite any prior successes, the new experience may not always receive positive feedback had an impact on how Laura herself. Even their decisions began to be tinged with doubt and fear to make a mistake; their relationships became strained, as it is turned inward, withdrawing to avoid future accusations. The perception of Laura on itself was altered, showing that self-esteem is not static, but rather it flows and changes with the experiences and how you play.
2. Recognizing the low self-esteem
How do you know if your self-esteem needs a boost? You may notice that you criticize harshly and you feel a constant concern about what others think of you, and even saboteas your own success. A person with low self-esteem often move away from social situations or avoid situations that are considered challenging due to the fear to failure.
Considers Framework as an example. He was known for his charisma and communication skills, but, internally, I was in constant battle with a tiny voice inside whispered that it was not good enough. When he was offered a promotion at work, instead of feeling joy, the panic it flooded. Marco began to avoid the meetings and calls with your boss, procrastinating the delivery of major projects, for fear of not fulfilling the expectations. Despite being capable and competent, is sabotaging himself, allowing the concern about the perception of others and the fear of failure, the cripple. Low self esteem is not always obvious to others, sometimes it is hidden behind a mask of confidence, which makes it even more insidious and difficult to address.
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3. Strategies to strengthen your self-esteem
(a) Stop condition with self-love
The self-love unconditional is key. Have you ever found thinking that you only want yourself(or) if you are thin(or), successful(or), etc? This is a clear example of how you condition your self-love and limits your self-esteem. It is imperative to love you unconditionally, without rules or restrictions.
See the story of Clara. Although it was a brilliant executive, I used to be strict rules to be worthy of your own love and affection and approval, such as reach certain milestones in your career or to maintain a particular look. Each time that she did not meet these self-imposed “rules”, were punished mentally, undermining their self-esteem. With the time, Clara realized that their well-being and self-acceptance should not depend on meeting certain criteria, so they began to work to love herself without conditions, is an essential pillar to strengthen your self-esteem.
(b) Cancel the destructive criticism
Pay attention to your internal dialogue. The self-criticism, when it is negative and destructive, erodes your self-esteem. For example, if, after a failure, you say to yourself: "I'm a mess", you're practicing the destructive criticism. Transform those words into a message, a positive and proactive: "I made a mistake, but learn from it and get better".
Take Luis as an example. He was an artist who often fell into autocríticas painful every time he felt that his work was not "perfect". This mentality not only affected their self-esteem, but also stifled their creativity. When she decided to change your inner dialogue and transform their criticism on learning and opportunitys for growth, not only improved their self-image, but also his art, allowing us to explore without the fear of failure.
c) Taking actions that make you feel good
Practice self-care, such as maintaining a balanced diet, exercise regularly or complete pending tasks, it is crucial to strengthen your self-esteem. For example, if you find pleasure and peace of mind at the end of a pending activity, how to organize your space, incorporate it regularly into your routine.
For example, Marta used to postpone small tasks —like order in your desktop, that subconsciously added stress to your life. When he began to devote time to those tiny actions that improve your environment and your well-being, such as a daily walk or take a few minutes to the organization, she noticed a significant change in how she felt about herself. Marta was found that, by taking action, even small, that resounded with their well-being, their self-esteem rose, reaffirming that every step counts in the construction of a positive self-image.
When self-esteem is strong, you see life from a more positive perspective and optimistic. The world becomes a place of opportunities instead of obstacles. It considers the strategies mentioned not as a quick fix, but as part of a continuous journey towards personal development and self-acceptance.
For more support on your journey to a healthy self-esteem, do not hesitate to explore the method Magui Block. You will discover how the private sessions can support you to strengthen your self-esteem from their foundations.
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