Self-Help General Topics
Self Esteem Comes From Within
By Sharon Capehart
Apr 25, 2008

It is absolutely amazing what a little (or a lot) of self-esteem can do for a person. In fact, self esteem can pretty much make or break you. You see, we are all in control of our self-esteem and how we see ourselves. So, if you’re a person that has low self-esteem and you see the world as a place that brings you bad luck, illness, or other misfortune then you are in essence contributing to your low feelings. On the other hand, if you are a person with high self esteem, you focus on the positive and build yourself, then you will not experience much misfortune and will be better able to cope with those low feelings if they resurface. So, stop focusing on the negative and surround yourself with positive people and watch success manifest.

Sometimes it is hard to believe that you have the power to boost your self-esteem. However, if you work towards improving your self esteem, your life will change for the better. Just remember that it doesn’t matter what others think or what they say about you. Instead, focus on feeling good about you and know that you are here for a reason. Also, you control what kind of person you are and what you can accomplish. You are in control of your destiny! To instill this in your head and heart, use positive affirmations every single day. All day long you should tell yourself “I am worthy. I have a purpose. I believe in myself. I can and will accomplish my goals and overcome obstacles. I am strong. I am courageous.” This trick alone will boost your self-esteem immensely.

When you recite your positive affirmations, get into them. Feel the power. To begin, look at yourself in the mirror and repeat your affirmations with a smile. This will instill the words deep into your psyche and will cause a positive reaction in the universe.

By keeping a positive mental attitude and your head up, you will become stronger and more focused. Then, no matter what life throws at you, you’ll have the courage to succeed because you know that this too shall pass and is not a reflection of you as a person. It is a mere condition.

Here are some additional tips to build your self-esteem:

1. Think of self-esteem as building block to success. Start from the inside out. Keep a positive mental attitude at all times. See yourself as a person with high self-esteem. Stay content and happy and pay these positive feelings forward. That is, always try to compliment others and see the best in others. By concentrating on others, you’ll also learn to see the good in you.
2. Be appreciative of what you have. Be thankful for small blessings. Take time out to enjoy the gift of life and never take it for granted. In no time at all, you will feel better about yourself and you will notice that you can handle things more smoothly.
3. Know that you can and will improve your self-esteem with a bit of effort. Just like Rome wasn’t built in a day, it will take some time to eliminate negativity and see yourself in a more positive light. The key is to just keep trudging along and evolving every day.
4. Don’t focus on the past. Instead concentrate on the future. It is very important not to dwell on the past. Instead concentrate on how you plan to make a change today. After all, everyone makes mistakes, but it is those that move on that are most successful.

In conclusion, improving your self-esteem can be done. You have the power to change yourself for the better. By believing in you, you can move mountains. You can build and sustain a strong foundation. You can make a difference in the world. One step at a time.