Self-esteem

Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you often feel awkward and self-conscious in social settings? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others and finding you never measure up?

Self-esteem is a concept that speaks to how we feel about ourselves the relationship we have with ourselves. When one has high self-esteem, they feel confident, centered, able to set healthy boundaries and feel deserving of love. People with low self-esteem often feel shame and self-doubt. They often feel critical of themselves and unworthy of love or praise and have difficulty saying, “no.”

Self-esteem impacts your decision-making process, your relationships, your emotional health, and your overall well-being. It also influences motivation, as people with a healthy, positive view of themselves understand their potential and may feel inspired to take on new challenges.

There are lots of things in life that may contribute to low self-esteem. For example:

• Being bullied or abused 
• Experiencing prejudice, discrimination or stigma 
• Losing your job or difficulty finding employment
• Problems at work or while studying 
• Physical health problems
• Mental Health Problems
• Relationship problems, separation or divorce
• Financial problems 
• Worries about your appearance and body image
• Feeling pressure to meet unrealistic expectations, for example through social med

The good news is that self-esteem is something that can be changed by changing your beliefs, behavior and how you think about yourself. Having said this, most people developed their self-esteem issues in childhood and have been living with low self-esteem for a very long time. For this reason, it is advised that they seek professional help. 

Please contact us if you would like to schedule an appointment and begin to improve your self-esteem.