Transcript
Presenter: Positive self-esteem allows you to be your authentic self. You know who you are, and you know your value. You're also much more likely to handle adversity and setbacks better.
When you have high self-esteem, you believe in your own competence. In other words, you know what you're good at and use your skills in a meaningful way.
You also understand your worth. This means you have a good understanding of your personal values, and do your utmost to live up to them every day.
But when you have negative self-esteem, you're more likely to doubt yourself, often. You may have a constant nagging feeling that you're not quite good enough. This can have a negative impact on your mental health over time, and can lead to a toxic mixture of harmful feelings like shame, stress, loneliness, and even hostility.
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The good news, is there are several things you can do to boost your self-esteem. First, think about yourself positively.
The only person who can change the way you view yourself, is you. Take pride in your accomplishments. Celebrate your wins And challenge any negative thoughts that come into your head.
Setting yourself small but measurable goals is also a great way of tracking and recognizing your success. You may even find that you're achieving way more than you previously thought.
Finally, take care of yourself, and remember that no one's perfect. The only person's standards you need to meet, are your own. So stop worrying about what others think, and focus instead on what matters to you.
Reflective Questions
Once you've watched the video, reflect on what you've learned by answering the following questions:
- Do you ever suffer from low self-esteem?
- Think of three things you've accomplished that you're proud of and write them down. How could you use them to challenge any negative thoughts you have about yourself?
- What goals are you working on at the moment? How could you track your progress to measure your success?
- What others things could you do to make yourself feel good?