Addiction and Low Self Esteem: How Substances Hinder Self-Love Self-love begins with self-acceptance. In order to achieve self-love, you must be willing to accept the parts of yourself that you feel are not acceptable. You need to love your whole self, warts and all, in order to achieve self-love. Once you accept the parts of you that you may not like, …
The Relationship Between Anxiety and Low Self-Esteem
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 …
5 Facts About Low Self-Esteem
5 Facts About Low Self-Esteem Everyone has different conceptions about what low self-esteem is and its effects, but we can agree on a basic conception of self-esteem as our perception of ourselves. People with low self-esteem believe that they are inferior to others in some way, while people with healthy self-esteem see themselves as equally valuable to other people. This …
Why Do Men Have Low Self-Esteem when Their Partner Succeeds?
Why Do Men Have Low Self-Esteem when Their Partner Succeeds? There are several reasons why men suffer from a diminished self-esteem when their romantic partner succeeds, according to a study published online in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The study also reveals why women do not have the same reaction when the situation is reversed. Researchers concluded that …
How Does Social Media Engagement Affect Self-Esteem?
How Does Social Media Engagement Affect Self-Esteem? Facebook and Instagram. These are two examples of social media used to help you connect with your friends, have fun, and feel good about yourself. Or are they? Since the boom of social media, these platforms have turned from a place to find old friends to being about how many people you know …
The Relationship Between Infidelity and Low Self-Esteem
The Relationship Between Infidelity and Low Self-Esteem Self-esteem plays a large role in how we relate to others. From an early age, we’re taught to seek approval from our parents through our behaviors and achievements. As adults, we continue to pursue validation from friends, family, and other members of society. In doing so, we place our value in their hands …
Coping with Panic Attacks
Coping with Panic Attacks Panic attacks are a surge of sudden and intense anxiety. They are normally brief, lasting from five to 10 minutes, but can last up to a half-hour. Panic attacks always subside and they are not an indication that anything is physically wrong with you. You can learn to cope with panic attacks, but it takes practice. …
Five Things That Can Destroy Self-Esteem
Five Things That Can Destroy Self-Esteem Having low self-esteem or poor self-worth can play havoc with your emotions and your perception of yourself. Anxiety abounds in almost everything you encounter — facing the responsibilities of a new job, how you think others view you, uncertainty about anything, and getting over-stimulated by your surroundings. It can even lead to health problems. …
Unlocking Social Norms via Low Self-Esteem
Unlocking Social Norms via Low Self-Esteem Low self-esteem exists in us all to some degree. Everyone is born with a healthy self-esteem, but as we progress through childhood, we eventually develop low self-esteem by internalizing the negative feelings we have when our needs are not met. Then we learn to improve it by seeking the approval of our parents or …
Want Better Relationships? Seek Out Those with Low Self-Esteem
Want Better Relationships? Seek Out Those with Low Self-Esteem In many instances, like seeks like. The people you choose to surround yourself with often reflect the way you see yourself. If you have low self-esteem, the chances are pretty good that those in your social circle also don’t feel so fantastic about themselves. Or perhaps your self-esteem is so low …
