I had no idea which category to put this under. Does anybody have any tips for me so that can raise my self esteem people say that its low. Any tips please.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Work/School Relationships? BarryMaccaukner answered Wednesday December 10 2008, 7:16 pm: I used to suffer from low self esteem too. One day I sort of realized that EVERYONE suffers from low self-esteem. Everyone's life pretty much sucks. Everyone thinks they aren't good enough at whatever they wish they were good at.
Look at all the supermodels and actors with eating disorders or drug addictions.
If you have low self-esteem....welcome to the club.
Try focusing on the stuff you are good at. Also as goofy as it sounds, self affirmations really do help. You know the look at yourself in the mirror and say nice things; "You are a success","You are a good person"," People admire you for your honesty"
I think it works by just being heard. You probably hear 20 negs to every positive in real life, and just the hearing good things about yourself , even from yourself are remembered by your subconscious and will begin to help elevate your self esteem.
Another thing that helps is to talk to a friend about it. Ask them if they ever feel that way.
BTW Just by reading your post I can tell that you are a caring person. I mean you opened by apologizing for maybe not using the forum correctly and ended with a please. That actually does say a little about your character. There aren't many people left in this day and age that give a crap about being polite or doing things in the correct manner. In my eyes that alone makes you a better person than a whole slew of people out there.
Good Luck feeling better about yourself, because I am sure you are worth it. [ BarryMaccaukner's advice column | Ask BarryMaccaukner A Question ]
Hitoast answered Tuesday November 18 2008, 10:43 pm: Don't compare yourself to others! If you catch your green monster showing, find a mirror and find something good about you and remind yourself of it over and over. You can even find something that that person DOESN'T have :) And if you do want to compare yourself to others, as mean as it sounds, compare yourself to people that aren't as goodlooking as you. I know that sounds mean, but it usually works. Just remember, what other people have is what they were born with, what you have is what you were born with, you can't change and neither can they. So, goodluck! Hope I helped!
pouncebaby9 answered Tuesday November 18 2008, 8:36 pm: first of all if you wear black, or dark colors stop. sometimes people may have lower self esteem by a color, honestly. haha anyways instead of focusing on your bad features, focus on your good features. Little things can help as well, such as cover up, eyeliner, painting your nails, and trying to see things positive instead of negative. Maybe get a haircut or something new, dye your hair or go shoppinqq. hopee i helpedddd :] [ pouncebaby9's advice column | Ask pouncebaby9 A Question ]
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