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Low self-esteem is a quite common issue for many people all over the world. It can affect many aspects of your life including your career and relationships. That's why it is important to work on your attitude towards yourself. In this article, we have gathered eight useful tips on how to boost your self-esteem.
In many cases, people who have low self-esteem can't refuse someone's request even if they actually want to. As a result, they are usually engaged in additional (non-paid) work or something else. If you want to improve your self-esteem, you need to learn how to say no to people who use you and if you simply don't want to do something.
If you have a hobby or are engaged in some things that you enjoy, try to do them more often. While doing things you are good at, you increase your mood and self-esteem.
Many people with low self-esteem prefer to stay at home rather than going to parties or exercising in the fresh air. But you should understand that an inactive lifestyle can not only affect your mood and emotions but also lead to the development of many health issues. So if you find yourself laying in bed and doing nothing, get up and exercise or at least go for a walk. It will help increase the production of endorphins (chemicals that can improve your mood and ease painful sensations) and make your body heartier.
Indeed, it is much easier to complain about your flaws rather than change them. But to improve your self-esteem, you need to change your reflection in the mirror as well. You can always improve an uneven bite, lose extra pounds, treat acne, etc. However, you should understand that all these changes should be made for you but not for others.
Low self-esteem can make you tolerate toxic people and let them impact your life. The point is that such people usually don't impact people with normal self-esteem so if you will change, they are most likely to leave your surroundings. If not, you should find the strength to stop communicating with them.
Even though the attitude of some people may be important for you, there is no need to worry about what others think. In any case, people will dislike something in your appearance, relationships, career, manner of speaking, etc. The only person's opinion you should consider is your own. Indeed, you can benefit from some advice from other people but you shouldn't think that their attitude is right and yours is wrong.
Most people have a little voice in their head that always tells them that they are good or bad, beautiful or ugly, etc. In people who have low self-esteem, this voice is usually speaking about negative things. That's why it is essential to speak positively about yourself. This will help you look better in the eyes of others and make you feel more confident. Additionally, you can use affirmations to start your day in a positive atmosphere.
If you have made a mistake, have some flaws in appearance that are difficult to fix, or simply think that you are not perfect, take a deep breath and relax. Nobody is perfect. There is no single person in this world who would be perfect in everything. It doesn't mean that you can neglect studying or self-development since you can't reach perfection. But you should understand that everybody (including you) has a right to be imperfect.
