Self-esteem is our internal feelings and evaluation of ourselves based on our perceived self-image. Self-esteem and self image are closely inter-related. And are largely based on our feedback while growing-up (parents, peers and other important figures).
And it doesn't take a continual repetition of negative statements from our parents, peers and others throughout our childhood to cause low self-image and self-esteem. Once we get a couple in our head, we can use them over and over again. That's what negative self-talk is....it erases the good, and replenishes it with bad. We take those false negatives and repeat them unconsciously. We need to replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk.
Can counselling help? Most definitely. Negative self-talk is a problem that most counsellors are able to address.
Feel good about yourself :
Learn to like your trouble spots. Try some positive thinking on your trouble spots. For eg., "I hate my legs, but they work. I can walk and dance. And since I have no control over the way they look, it's silly to get obsessed over them."
Pamper yourself. Take baths and get massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. They will make you look good and feel good, and help you achieve your goal.
Stop negative talk. Make positive speech a long-term goal. Stop saying to yourself, 'I was bad (or good) today.' You will begin to feel better about yourself.
Don't compare yourself with others. Instead, think, "I'm better or just as good as anyone else is. Once you start thinking that about yourself, believe me, your self-confidence will soar high.
Look in the mirror and say, "I look good." You may not believe it now, but you will eventually believe it, if you keep saying this to yourself everyday. It's the power of positive thinking.
Feel good about yourself :
Learn to like your trouble spots. Try some positive thinking on your trouble spots. For eg., "I hate my legs, but they work. I can walk and dance. And since I have no control over the way they look, it's silly to get obsessed over them."
Pamper yourself. Take baths and get massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. They will make you look good and feel good, and help you achieve your goal.
Stop negative talk. Make positive speech a long-term goal. Stop saying to yourself, 'I was bad (or good) today.' You will begin to feel better about yourself.
Don't compare yourself with others. Instead, think, "I'm better or just as good as anyone else is. Once you start thinking that about yourself, believe me, your self-confidence will soar high.
Look in the mirror and say, "I look good." You may not believe it now, but you will eventually believe it, if you keep saying this to yourself everyday. It's the power of positive thinking.
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