Self Esteem is Your Self Care
We all know that self-esteem sometimes referred to as self-worth or self-respect, can be an important part of success. Too little self-esteem can leave people feeling defeated or depressed. It can also lead people to make bad choices, fall into destructive relationships, or fail to live up to their full potential. A grandiose sense of self-esteem, as exhibited in narcissistic personality disorder, can certainly be off-putting to others and can even damage personal relationships.
Self-esteem levels at the extreme high and low ends of the spectrum can be harmful, so ideally, it's best to strike a balance somewhere in the middle. A realistic yet positive view of yourself is generally considered the ideal. But what exactly is self-esteem? Where does it come from and what influence does it really have on our lives?
What Is Self-Esteem?
In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. In other words, how much you appreciate and like yourself.
Self-esteem is often seen as a personality trait, which means that it tends to be stable and enduring.
Self-esteem can involve a variety of beliefs about yourself, such as the appraisal of your own appearance, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors.
Why Self-Esteem Is Important
Self-esteem can play a significant role in your motivation and success throughout your life. Low self-esteem may hold you back from succeeding at school or work because you don't believe yourself to be capable of success.
By contrast, having a healthy self-esteem can help you achieve because you navigate life with a positive, assertive attitude and believe you can accomplish your goals.
It is important to note that self-esteem is a concept distinct from self-efficacy, which involves how well you believe you'll handle future actions, performance, or abilities.
Factors That Influence Self-Esteem-
As you might imagine, there are different factors that can influence self-esteem. Genetic factors that help shape the overall personality can play a role, but it is often our experiences that form the basis for overall self-esteem. Those who consistently receive overly critical or negative assessments from caregivers, family members, and friends, for example, will likely experience problems with low self-esteem.
Additionally, your inner thinking, age, any potential illnesses, disabilities, or physical limitations, and your job can affect your self-esteem.
Signs of Healthy Self-Esteem
You probably have a good sense of who you are if you exhibit the following signs:
Confidence
Ability to say no
Positive outlook
Ability to see overall strengths and weaknesses and accept them
Negative experiences don't impact the overall perspective
Ability to express your needs
Signs of Low Self-Esteem
You may need to work on how you perceive yourself if you exhibit any of these signs of poor self-esteem:
Negative outlook
Lack of confidence
Inability to express your needs
Focus on your weaknesses
Excessive feelings of shame, depression, or anxiety
The belief that others are better than you
Trouble accepting positive feedback
Intense fear of failure
Embrace Self Love, Embrace Yourself.....
Take Care of yourself because you are Worth It!
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