What Is Self-Love and Why Do I Need It? Self-love is the ability to love yourself for who you are. It isn’t about being selfish. It’s about taking care of yourself before others. It’s about putting yourself first in your life so that you can gain the emotional strength and confidence that you need to be able to love and …
Self-Esteem Failure — How to Jump Start It
Self-Esteem Failure — How to Jump Start It Your self-esteem relates to how you feel about yourself. When you have a healthy sense of self-esteem, life seems pretty good and you can face, and tackle, most of the challenges that life throws your way. But there are any number of things that can cause you to lose your self-esteem. A …
You’re Okay, But I’m Not
You’re Okay, But I’m Not When we are born, we are all “okay”. We have not yet had the chance to develop low self-esteem or grasp the concept of feeling unworthy. However, as we grow and interact more with society, we begin to judge ourselves by the approval or disapproval of others. We then internalize the negative comments we receive …
Who’s Number One?
Who’s Number One? Of course, YOU are number one! You should never think that someone else is better than you are. You just need to teach yourself how to see the wonderful things that are inside you. You Were Number One from Day One! When you were born, you didn’t even know that you considered yourself number one. Everything you …
The Essentials of Building Your Self-Confidence
The Essentials of Building Your Self-Confidence Self-confidence is all about feeling worthwhile in the world. In order to feel worthwhile, you need to build up your self-esteem. Believing in yourself and not relying on the approval of others will help you let go of the negative feelings or thoughts you have internalized, feelings that may be countering your sense of …
Does Weight Loss Improve Self-Esteem?
Does Weight Loss Improve Self-Esteem? There are many reasons to lose weight. It doesn’t matter if it’s to improve your health or to get into the dress you bought for your class reunion, losing weight can have a huge impact on your self-esteem. If you’re overweight, attempting to get back into your skinny jeans can wreak havoc on your self-esteem. …
Bullies and How to Deal with Them
Bullies and How to Deal with Them Bullying is never okay. It makes you feel angry, afraid, or depressed and can have devastating long-term effects. Bullying is a big deal and can lead to a life filled with depression and anxiety, for both the victim and the bully. Sometimes being bullied is out of your control. When this happens, make …
