Improving self-esteem may seem like an impossible task, but it can be achieved with perseverance and seriousness
Low self-esteem is a disingenuous personality trait, which is not always as blatantly obvious as one might imagine.
According to what was published by the Indian magazine “GQ”, there are 7 signs of a person’s low self-esteem, which are as follows:
1. The intensity of self-criticism
If a person has a tendency to believe they are constantly making bad choices, or doing things the wrong way, it may be because they underestimate themselves and their abilities too much.
2. The speed of self-blame
The reason could be growing up in environments that bear the consequences of bad results that he has no hand in.
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3. A feeling of not being able to control
A person with low self-esteem feels that all matters of his life are out of his control and that he cannot control their course, and experts explain the reason for this feeling as a result of the person seeing himself as having little ability to bring about the desired change.
4. Excessive repetition of phrases of apology
If a person is terrified at the thought of causing an inconvenience, it is likely that he believes that he is in a position that is more than he deserves and that he is not fit for it.
5. Not getting along with the good
When good things happen, a person with low self-esteem thinks that they are fantastical, or that they should not be the way they are, because they do not consider themselves worthy of love, attention, or goodness.
6. Hesitation in decisions and actions
When a person finds that he tends to be indecisive and suspicious of his thoughts and actions and when making decisions, it is likely that he suffers from low self-esteem.
7. Confusion about needs
If a person always finds themselves at a loss when asking for their own needs and deciding what they want, then it is likely that they suffer from low self-esteem.
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Ways to improve self-esteem
According to the Elevation Behavior Health website, getting rid of the problem of low self-esteem may seem like an impossible task, especially since it has been with a person for many years, but there are ways to change a person’s view of himself and rise above the lost sense of self, as follows:
1. Consult a psychotherapist
A psychotherapist can provide support and guidance to improve the way a person sees themselves. Mental health experts are trained to provide steps to take to develop a healthy, positive self-esteem.
2. Practice gratitude
It can become a new habit to review the day’s events and find at least three things for which the person is grateful. The gratitude practice exercise should include how the person has contributed to making a positive difference to someone’s day. Helping others is one of the surest ways to improve self-esteem.
3. Self-care
Experts advise practicing self-care, which means showing yourself that you are valuable and deserving of a little pampering and appreciation. You can go to the spa or get a massage, for example.
4. Achievable goals
Trying to set some achievable goals will help start improving self-esteem. Simple goals can be set like learning a new skill or setting a savings goal
5. Change thoughts
Immediately eliminating negative thoughts about oneself and correcting them by rephrasing them as positive thoughts is an important step on the road to improvement.
6. A healthy lifestyle
Adopting a healthy lifestyle sends a message to the psyche that the person is worthy of appreciation and deserving. A healthy lifestyle includes diet, physical activity and enough sleep.
