Be unstoppable with Amazing Levels of Self Esteem

Posted By Malcolm Clarke
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by Malcolm Clarke

We change our opinion of ourselves constantly, both positively and negatively. Self esteem can be measured on a daily basis as to whether we are going through periods of positivity or negativity. The aim of our lives is to build more positive than negative events, so our self esteem is kept at consistently high l

Family forms a large part of self esteem. When we feel loved and valued by family, whether that be parents, siblings or partners we carry out our lives with that feeling of love inside us and tend to perform better in life. It is also more consistent. We are able to take lifes inevitable knocks and failures when we have a good self belief inside of us which is gained from a young age. This is why it is often said a stable family life gives people a better future.

If you are unfortunate enough to have had a tougher upbringing you may be more prone to swings in how you feel about yourself, because those challenging times can make you more fragile when it comes to how you feel about yourself. People with low self esteem are more likely to move into crime or rebellious behaviour. At moments where you feel angry you have felt a deep sense of anger at the world. If you feel you are worthy and respected, this sense of injustice is replaced by ambition and drive to achieve more.

To increase our self esteem we should focus on what areas of our life we are particularly successful in. For instance, if you are a respected footballer, this may be the area of life you focus on when you need to feel better or you need a quick injection of confidence. Do not fall into the trap of not valuing what you do well, simply use it regardless of what it is to feel better and increase your self esteem. Then you can try new things and hopefully find a talent you never knew existed.

In business, self esteem is often exuded in amazing quantities by individuals with drive and ambition. This level of self esteem is often not genuine because there is little these people can point to in order to justify these high levels of confidence. Confidence is not the same as self esteem, because the confidence is something that can be faked. Whilst you can cover up your levels of self esteem, deep within you there will be a knowledge of your real level of self worth.

In young people self esteem fluctuates wildly during their teenage years. Self worth and self respect can be a very complicated issue for these young people. Young girls in particular are often plagued with doubt about themselves, and the opinion which other people hold about themselves. One of their parents biggest challenges is that they must work out if the exterior presentation of their children is a honest representation of what they feel inside.

Self esteem is complicated because you can feel successful and confident about one area of your life whilst totally at sea in other. What is important is that you focus your attention on staying positive and working on those areas that need attention, so you are always moving forward and not allowing the negative feelings to take over and cause unhappiness to take a hold of you. Always remember that you ultimately have a choice about what you feel and what you think about.

We are basically trying to find you levels of confidence and self worth that allows you to feel happier and better. Lifes challenges and negative events are inevitable but how you handle it is your choice. Reaching your potential demands a good level of self esteem, belief, drive and ambition. There is no room for self doubt. Concentrating on building self esteem is not an empty exercise. It may be the first step in what turns out to be a path of success and achievement for you.

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