Mohanraj
Steve's mind is spinning nonstop while doing homework. "I will never pass this history test he thinks. My father is right, I'm like him will never do great things in life." Distracted, he looks down and think about how skinny his legs are. "Ugh, it is said. Sure, the football coach will not let me try it when you see how little I am."
Julio is studying for the same test of history that Steve, and is not a lover of that subject. But here the similarities end. Julio has a completely different attitude. It is more likely to think, "Well, history again. Go stick!
Thankfully, I'll look at the subject I really like "the kill". And when
Julio thinks about his appearance, it is much more positive. Although
it is shorter and thinner than Steve, Julio is much less likely to blame
or criticize its body and is more likely to think, "I may be thin, but
run well. I'll be a nice addition to the football team. "
We all have a mental image of who we are, how we look, what we're good and what are our weaknesses. We formed this image over time, starting in our childhood. The term self-image is used to refer to the mental image a person has of herself. Much of our self-image is based on our interactions with others and our life experiences. This mental picture (our self-image) contributes to our self-esteem.
Self-esteem depends on how much we feel valued, loved and accepted by
others - and how much we value, love and accept ourselves.
People with healthy self-esteem feel good about themselves, appreciate
their own worth and pride in their skills, abilities and achievements. People with low self-esteem feel that nobody likes, nobody will accept them or are not good at anything.
We all have problems with our self-esteem at certain times of
life-especially during adolescence, when we discover who we are and what
our place in the world.
The good news is that as the image we have of ourselves is changing
over time, self-esteem is not something immovable or fixed for life. So, if you feel your self-esteem is not as high as it should be, you can improve it.
Self-esteem issues
Before a person can solve their problems of self-esteem and build
healthy self-esteem, it is useful to know first what could be causing
these problems.
Two things in particular, how they see us or we treat others and how we
see ourselves, can have a big impact on our self-esteem.
Parents, teachers and other authority figures influence the ideas we develop about ourselves, in particular, as young children. If parents spend more time criticizing than praising a child, it is difficult for that child develop healthy self-esteem.
Since adolescents are still forming their values and beliefs, it is
easy to build your self-image around what a parent says, a coach or
others.
It is obvious that self-esteem can be very bad off when someone whose
acceptance is much value (as a parent or teacher) constantly diminishes
us. But critics need not always come from other people.
Like Steve in the previous example, some teens also have an "inner
critic," an inner voice that finds fault in everything they do. And, as
happens to Steve, people often unintentionally inner voice models
according to the According to a critical parent or other person whose
opinion is important to her.
Over time, listening to a negative inner voice can harm a person's self-esteem as much as if the criticism came from outside. Some people are so used to follow your inner critic that there do not even realize when they are making less.
Unrealistic expectations can also affect a person's self-esteem. People have an image of what it wants to become (or who think it should be). The image of the ideal person is different for everyone. For example, some people admire athletic skills and other academic skills.
People who see themselves as having the qualities they admire, such as
the ability to make friends easily, often have high self-esteem.
People who do not see themselves as having the qualities they admire may develop low self-esteem. Unfortunately, people with low self-esteem often have
the qualities they admire, but can not see because the image they have
of themselves is shaped in such a way that prevents them from doing so.
Why is it important to self-esteem?
The feelings we have towards ourselves influence how we live our lives. People who feel they are loved and appreciated (in other words, people with high self-esteem) have better relationships. Are more likely to seek help and support to friends and family when needed. People who believe they can achieve their goals and solve problems tend to perform better in school. Having a good self-esteem allows you to accept yourself and live life to the fullest.
Steps to improve your self-esteem
If you want to improve your self-esteem, here are some tips to get started:
- Stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If you're used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of the counter. When you realize that you're being too critical, contrarréstalo saying something positive about yourself. Each day write down three things about yourself that make you happy.
- Ponte goal achievement rather than perfection. Some people are just paralyzed because of their desire for perfection. Rather than stop you with thoughts like: "I will not audition for the play until it has lost 5 kg", think about what you are good and the things you enjoy, and go for them.
- View mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you will make mistakes because everyone makes mistakes. Mistakes are part of learning. Remember that a person's talents are constantly developing, and everyone excels at different things-is what makes people interesting.
- Try new things. Experiment with different activities that put you in touch with your skills. Then be proud of the new skills you have acquired.
- Identify what you can change and what not. If you realize that something is yours that makes you happy and you can change, starting now. If it's something you can not change (like your height), starts working for love as you are.
- Set goals. Think about what you would like to achieve and then design a plan to do so. Prejudicial to the plan and see your progress scoring.
- Be proud of your opinions and ideas. Do not be afraid to express them.
- Works in social work. Tutor a classmate who's having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood, participate in a charity marathon for a good cause, or volunteer of an association. Making a difference and feel that your help is valued can do wonders to boost self-esteem.
- Exercise! Relieve stress and be healthier and happier.
- Have fun. Have you ever found yourself thinking stuff like "I'd have more friends if I were thinner"? Enjoy spending time with people you care about and doing things you like. Relax and have fun, and not leave your life on hold.
Never too late to build a healthy and positive self-esteem.
In some cases, when the emotional wound is deep or lasting, you may
need the help of a mental health professional such as a psychologist or
therapist. These experts act as guides, helping people to love themselves and realize what makes them unique and special.
Self-esteem is involved in almost everything you do. People with high self-esteem do better in school and have an easier time making friends.
Tend to have better relationships with people your age and adults, are
happier and find it easier to face the mistakes, disappointments and
failures, and is more likely to stick with something until they succeed. Cuesta some work, but is a skill that will for life.
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