Boost your self esteem...

Self-esteem is the value we attach to ourselves which is based on our opinions and beliefs and some of these may be hard wired so therefore hard to change.

A good starting point to boost your self-esteem is to take some time to get to know yourself.  Think about what makes you happy and what you value in life.  This can be identified through journalling to recognise good activities and days.  We can categorise this by immediate happiness and delayed happiness.  Exploring your values can be done through taking a self assessment tool and by just identifying two core values this gives you a really good compass for life.

Challenge that negative inner critic and give yourself positive self talk, reverse it, as soon as it enters your head. Start the day with some positive affirmations "You got this!"

Saying no can be good for ensuring that you don't have too many demands and also really putting a value on yourself.

Any comparison with others is not always good for our mental health so limit what you look at on social media.  Be intentional with who you follow and why?

Most importantly do nice things for yourself, make your favourite, book concert tickets and spend time with people who make you feel good.

This may well be out of your comfort zone but take time to acknowledge yourself, even praise yourself when you achieve.  This can be the big things in life and even the small things, clearing a cupboard, booking a holiday or going for a run. 

Accept compliments with a simple thank you, try not to deflect with "Oh this is something I have had in the cupboard for years..." be confident with the thank you "That is so kind of you to notice, thank you so much"

Understand yourself, by taking time to create a list of things you like about yourself, skills, beliefs and things you have learnt. 

Over the next few weeks set up some new challenges to shine the spotlight on yourself in a different way:-

• Volunteer
• Set a small goal
• Learn something new

In summary building your self esteem is:-

• Take time to get to know YOU
• Reverse negatives into positives
• Practice saying No - put a value on yourself
• Be intentional with Social Media
• Arrange nice things for yourself
• Acknowledge small and big achievements
• Accept compliments
• Make a list about YOU

Please do reach out for a one to one coaching session bev@nuggetsoflearning.co.uk