Here are three important practices to boost your self-esteem:
1. Pay attention to
and respect your preferences and needs, big and small. They matter, all
day, every day. If you don't make the effort to honor them as much
as possible, even at the risk of disappointing or angering others, then
you'll only be disrespecting yourself, which pokes holes in your
self-worth. Tending to your well-being is one of the most important steps to fostering a genuine feeling of love for yourself.
2. Keep your word. If you commit to something (for yourself or others), and it's completely within your control to do it,
then get it done. Making excuses for not following through will
gradually damage your self-esteem; you'll know yourself to be
unreliable, which isn't a feel-good characteristic. Being trustworthy is
something to be proud of, and every time you keep your word, that pride
increases your confidence.
3. If you tried to do something and failed (even if repeatedly), then
give yourself credit for the try ... every time. You can't always
control when or how something [finally] happens, especially when there
are other people involved. You definitely can't control THEM. Continuing
to try means you haven't given up on yourself, on the possibility of
victory. And staying on your own team, even if no one else is on it with
you, IS a feel-good characteristic, whether you "win" the coveted prize
today or not.
Notice I said three "practices." Cultivating
healthy self-esteem is a daily practice that requires special attention
and efforts. It's up to you, not others, to make sure you feel good
about yourself every day, regardless of whether things work out the
way you plan or want. Healthy self-esteem isn't
based on always getting it right or winning the prize at the end of the
day. It's based on truly doing your best and appreciating that best,
and determining to believe in your worth and potential, no matter who
does or doesn't along with you.
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