10 Steps to Build Your Self-Esteem When your self-esteem is low it can have a negative effect on virtually every part of your body, inside and out. From feeling down, to having trouble in your relationships, to questioning your confidence in how you do your job, straight through to your physical health, self-esteem plays a part in every one of …
Deflect Negative Emotions to Bolster Self-Esteem
Deflect Negative Emotions to Bolster Self-Esteem Your self-esteem begins to develop in early childhood, through seeking the approval of your parents and feeling bad about yourself when they disapprove of what you’ve done. This pattern can continue into adulthood, when you take any negative comments that you hear as though they were directed at you. You then take ownership of …
Gratitude: How a Simple Act Can Ward Off Depression
Gratitude: How a Simple Act Can Ward Off Depression It’s easy to overlook your fortunes in life. Good health, happy relationships, and even a roof over your head are some of the things we all take for granted at times. Counting your blessings and being grateful are often acts you have to consciously remember to do on special occasions or …