DO YOU SUFFER FROM LOW SELF ESTEEM?

DO YOU SUFFER FROM LOW SELF ESTEEM? FIND OUT!

Low self esteem can be devastating to an individual.  The constant feeling of inadequacy and unworthiness can undermine attempts to succeed at even the smallest things.  If you find yourself plagued with such feelings, ask yourself the following questions.  Awareness is the first step to overcoming any personal demon, so be honest in your answers.

HOW DO YOU FEEL AROUND OTHER PEOPLE?

Are you nervous or awkward around other individuals?  Do you ever look at anyone and think you are not on the same “level” as they are physically, mentally, or athletically?  Do you see yourself as the least important member of your family, group of friends, or office?  These persistent feelings can erode your self esteem.

HOW DO YOU VIEW YOUR PHYSICAL APPEARANCE?

Do you worry or obsess about your physical appearance?  Are you constantly trying to change your appearance for what you think is the better?  These feelings of inadequacy are quite common, especially in women.  Even the most beautiful people in the world have some feelings of inadequacy about their outward appearance.  The people society deems beautiful or perfect have secret issues about their own appearance or body, so you are definitely not alone.

HOW DO YOU TALK ABOUT YOURSELF?

Do you publicly berate yourself for fun?  Is your idea of a good conversation tearing yourself down at the expense of others?  Would you rather talk about your failures and weaknesses over your successes and strengths?  This is often the case with individuals with low self esteem.  Instead of accentuating the positive, they verbalize that constantly criticizing voice they hear in their own heads.

TIPS ON OVERCOMING

Talk to your friends and family about the way you're feeling. Chances are their perception of you is much different.   Ask your friends, coworkers, and family members about your performance, attitude, and personality.  More than likely, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Instead of constantly worrying about those aspects you deem as negative, focus on the positive.  If you find yourself slipping into a dangerous pattern of self destructiveness seek professional help as soon as possible.  The world has learned to live with you, now you must make the decision to live with yourself.  Once you are comfortable in your own skin, your self confidence will soar sky-high.

Remember to rank your own needs up there with the needs of others.  Quite often, individuals with low self esteem strive to please everyone but themselves in order to make themselves feel more adequate.  This act usually backfires since your focus is on those surrounding you instead of yourself.  Dig deep and figure out your own needs.  Focusing on yourself for a while will allow you to identify to root cause of your self esteem issues so that you can go about conquering them.