If you frequently say things like “I feel like I’m being judged by everyone around me” or “I throw away all my achievements, I don’t think I deserve them”. This means you have low selfesteem, which can lead to several extremely serious mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Below we will mention a few Habits that can improve your selfesteem.
Habits that contribute to good selfesteem
according to dr Kristin Neff, a true pioneer in the field of selfcompassion, Selfcompassionate people tend to have good selfesteem. Kristin Neff quoted, “In essence, selfcompassion is a healthy source of selfesteem.”
selfcompassion
Selfcompassion is the act of treating yourself with care and kindness. It’s important to develop the habit of encouraging ourselves, even if we end up making mistakes or not achieving a goal. It’s very important not to be so critical of ourselves.
According to a study published in Personality and Individual Differences, selfcompassion means accepting selfdoubt, negative selfesteem, and adversity as part of the human experience. People who treat themselves with care and compassion are better emotionally prepared for the ups and downs of life.
Two ways to practice selfcompassion:
Some important exercises are:
Use the How Would You Treat A Friend exercise: Observe how you would welcome a friend in a moment of low selfesteem, think how you would be better off if you had the same care and affection that you have for your friend and for yourself. Sometimes we end up being too selfcritical.Use support touch: If you find yourself losing control, feeling stressed, take a deep breath for a few seconds and place your hands on your chest as if hugging. Stay like this until you feel calmer and more balanced.Now we will show you three tips to improve your selfesteem
Celebrate the small victories: Usually, we always focus on making great achievements and end up forgetting that every step towards the goal is important. Celebrating small victories boosts morale and fills us with positivity and pride in ourselves.Avoid social media a bit: According to a study published in the European Scientific Journal, people spend a lot of time in the Facebook or on other social media every day was associated with a significant drop in selfesteem. After spending some time away from social networks, you will find that your selfesteem is much better and this is because on social networks we constantly compare ourselves to other people and this comparison leads to low selfesteem.Be with people who encourage and support you: Research shows that recognizing and encouraging others increases our selfesteem. Focus on building relationships that will give you the space and support you need. Don’t stick with relationships that just put you down and never support you in anything.
