{"id":79839,"date":"2020-04-05T19:08:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T03:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=79839"},"modified":"2020-04-09T19:02:49","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T03:02:49","slug":"small-steps-toward-higher-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/small-steps-toward-higher-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Your Former Self: Small Steps Toward Higher Self-Esteem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When analyzing the driving factor behind your decisions, there is one common denominator that many people overlook: self-esteem. Self-esteem is a reflection of your perceived value<\/a>. If you do not have a positive self-image, your motivation to achieve great things diminishes. Because of this, it is important to work on empowering yourself to better actionize your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People suffering from low self-esteem are\nprobably wondering \u201cwhere do I start?\u201d in regards to feeling worthy. The key to\nimproving self-esteem is to gradually take steps towards repairing a negative\nself-image. Over time, these seemingly small steps will become a habit and\ncreate a greater self-worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips on\nRaising Self-Esteem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Understand\nwhere you are.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step to bettering self-esteem is to\nunderstand your current mentality. It takes courage to realize your negative\nthought patterns and honestly evaluate how you truly feel about yourself.\nFigure out what triggers your negative self-image so you can begin to change\nthe narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great way to gauge your self beliefs is\nthrough journaling. You can write down your innermost thoughts and your entries\nwill eventually reveal your current thought patterns. Journaling also helps you\nsee the transition from your old mindset to a more positive outlook overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.Change\nthe narrative.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve determined what causes your\nnegative thought patterns, the next step is changing the narrative. Because\nyour perception determines your actions, the story you\u2019ve been telling yourself\nhas to change to encourage a more positive thought process. A great way to\nreprogram your subconscious is through affirmations. Research indicates that\nrepeatedly writing down positive personality traits even helps regulate\ndepression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suffer from lower self-esteem<\/a>,\ninitially believing affirmations can be challenging. To see realistic changes,\nbegin with affirmations like \u201cI am going to\u2026\u201d and fill in the blank. For\ninstance, instead of saying \u201cI am a millionaire\u201d, saying \u201cI am going to be\nsuccessful in the near future\u201d better motivates you to follow through with a\ngoal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.Stop\ncomparing yourself to others.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With millions of people regularly using social\nmedia, it can be easy to get caught up in comparison. Social comparison theory\ninvolves evaluating self-worth based on how one measures up to another. While\nthis can sometimes be motivation to improve on minor insecurities, many cases\nhave a negative impact. For instance, comparing yourself to a celebrity or\nsomeone with a large social media following can make you feel inferior and lead\nto self-destructive behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you decide to use social media, instead of\nwatching other profiles to bring yourself down, use their positive characteristics\nas motivation to improve yourself. Self-reflecting may also reveal that you\u2019re\na <\/a>starchild<\/a>, which allows you to embrace your\nindividuality as a positive trait, especially since social media is used to\npromote perfection, not reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.Learn\nto accept compliments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How receptive are you to positive feedback?\nYour ability to accept compliments has a direct correlation to your\nself-esteem. At times, this can stem from how much reassurance you received as\na child. To overcome negative self-image, you must make a habit of accepting\ncompliments from people, <\/a>even if it initially makes you uncomfortable<\/a>.\nEventually, you will repel less compliments and create a cycle of positive\nthought patterns that inspire better decisions worthy of more compliments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.Developing\nyour gifts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the greatest ways to improve your\nself-esteem is working on your talents. Most children have special skills,\nwhether it\u2019s sports, art, singing, or dancing. By working towards achieving\nyour goals, you can focus on your positive aspects and use small triumphs to\nmotivate you to accomplish greater goals, which causes even higher self esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter where you are in life, it is important to embrace the positive characteristics you possess. Raising your self-image is a pivotal step in achieving your goals and dreams. Once you begin building up your self-esteem, there will be nothing you cannot accomplish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finnegan Pierson loves business and has a passion for technology. Even more interesting is the combination of the two. As a freelance writer, Finn hopes to influence others so they can have a positive business experience.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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