The Relationship Between Anxiety and Low Self-Esteem Anxiety is a common emotion for low self-esteem sufferers. Negative emotions often stem from feelings of failure, whether that means displeasing someone we love, or disappointing someone we respect. Because many of us judge our own self-worth based on other’s perceptions of us, we personalize those negative experiences — leading to feelings of …
Living with the Silent Epidemic of Social Anxiety
Living with the Silent Epidemic of Social Anxiety Social anxiety is not just shyness, it’s a phobia. People who suffer from this type of anxiety often suffer in silence. They fear any type of social interaction with others because it stirs up fears of being judged negatively or misunderstood, so they avoid social events. You don’t have to silently suffer …
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 …
How To Avoid Anxiety Triggers
How To Avoid Anxiety Triggers Avoiding anxiety can be a full-time job. Everything and anything can be a trigger: environmental situations, having a serious medical condition, brain chemistry that lends itself to anxiety, or having low self-esteem that leads to self-criticism. Even traumatic events experienced in the past can trigger current-day anxiety. Becoming educated about your anxiety triggers will enable …
