A person with low self-esteem, as a rule, underestimates his real capabilities and sees the world around him in gloomy black or dull gray tones. This mindset gets in the way of achieving success in all areas of life. Nevertheless, it is quite possible to raise the level of self-esteem, although this process cannot be called too fast. The following tips will help you with this.
Instructions
Step 1
Recognize the right to error and imperfection. After all, it is impossible to know and be able to do everything in the world, it is impossible to be always and everywhere perfect in everything. If you fail, do not dwell on it and do not take what happened as a tragedy. Do not feel sorry for yourself in any way. This will only lead to feelings of helplessness. Consider failure as a new incentive to improve your own capabilities. Direct all your efforts to eliminate the consequences of what happened.
Step 2
List your own accomplishments and victories. At the same time, keep in mind that these should be things that are important specifically for you, and not something global. You can add to such a list, for example, getting a driver's license or learning a foreign language. Reread the list regularly. This will help boost your self-esteem. Also, do not forget to add your new achievements to the list.
Step 3
Focus on your merits and positive character traits: this reinforces self-esteem. Focusing only on flaws will backfire. You can even, as in the previous tip, make a list of your strengths and review it regularly.
Step 4
Do what you enjoy doing. Dissatisfaction with oneself very often develops due to the fact that a person does work every day, to which the soul does not lie. When a person is engaged in a business that he likes, he feels his importance, which, accordingly, directly contributes to raising self-esteem. If the job you are doing does not suit you, but you cannot change it yet, try to devote part of your free time to your favorite occupation.
Step 5
Help others. Do things that cost you almost nothing, but at the same time give a positive attitude from other people. You can, for example, help an elderly neighbor bring packages or help a young mother to roll a stroller into the staircase. Such actions will give you the opportunity to feel your value and usefulness.
