Tuesday, June 21, 2011

You Have Options And The Key To Reverse Low Self Esteem

By Helene Malmsio


You probably can tell if you have low self esteem. Your self esteem affects how you view life. This can cause you to second-guess yourself and look for what is not going well. The problem with low self worth is that it may lead to poor performance. But for many, changing this around can be done with sufficient information, hopefully some support and persistence.

We learn our self concept and notions as we get older. There can be numerous things that can contribute to this particular frame of mind. If you did not receive praise and support when you were a child, that may adversely affect your self image. As children, we believe what people in authority say to us. How our friends at school relate to us will impact our self image too. Earlier experiences of low self image can lead to life-long beliefs.

The first step towards changing how you feel about yourself is to resolve to take action. Having knowledge of self-confidence will help you feel more sure of yourself. Naturally, you can't look to transform a new person immediately. Bit by bit you will notice results, if you hold fast. You begin by monitoring your thought processes. Be conscious of how you feel in varying social situations. You'll begin to be aware of usual thinking patterns. How can you recognize what changes to make until you know what your present thought patterns are?

You will have a number of alternatives with your strategy, and there is no one specific approach that is most effective. Your whole perspective is a fantastic starting point. Start out shifting a couple of simple negative thoughts by deciding to direct your attention on even small accomplishments. Interchanging the opposite of a bad thought, when you note one, is good practice. Pragmatic exercises will be able to help you get better quickly. Decide to find something great in each situation. You can always something positive in each situation. How essential it is isn't an issue. Anticipate more great things to feel optimistic about.

You are going to quickly realize that a few things have gone right. You can set off to have a completely new attitude. In addition, get started building up your mind to avoid all the mental chatter and junk. A positive result is guaranteed if you work hard at it. All of these techniques take time to master, and that is the rerason you must be persevering and persist in your attempts.




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