Self-esteem:

                          SELF-ESTEEM:-a self confidence

How do we define esteem and what does it mean to have low self esteem?

Esteem is defined as follows according to the Oxford Dictionary-

        As a noun it means: respect or admiration

        As a verb it means:  respect or admire

We all know that self-esteem can be an important part of success. Too little self-esteem can leave people feeling defeated or depressed. It can also lead people to make bad choices, fall into destructive relationships, or fail to live up to their full potential. 

A Breakdown of Self-steem

According to one definition self-steem has three components:

  1.Self-esteem is an essential human need that is vital for survival and normal, healthy development

 2.Self-esteem arises automatically from within, based on a person's beliefs and consciousness.

 3.Self-esteem occurs in conjunction with a person's thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and actions

Importance of Self-esteem

• Life becomes simpler and lighter. When you like or love yourself more then things simply become easier. You won’t make mountains out of molehills (or out of plain air) nearly as often anymore. You won’t drag yourself down or beat yourself up over simple mistakes or over not reaching a perfect and inhuman standard.
• You’ll have more inner stability. When you like yourself more, when your opinion of yourself goes up then you’ll stop trying so eagerly to get validation and attention from other people. And so you become less needy and your inner life becomes much less of an emotional rollercoaster based on what people may think or say about you today or this week.
• You’ll be more attractive in any relationship. With better self-esteem you’ll get the benefits listed above. You’ll be more stable and able to handle tough times better. You’ll be less needy and more of a natural giver. Being with you becomes simpler and a lighter experience with a lot less drama, arguments or fights based on little or nothing. And all of this is attractive in any relationships, not matter if it is with a friend, at work or with a partner.
• You’ll be happier. That has been my experience and it is why I write so much about self-esteem and why I value my own self-esteem so highly and try to keep it steady every day. Because it has made my life so much happier.

How to Improve your Self-steem

1. Avoid negative self-talk.
2. Think about what is affecting your self-esteem.   
3. Connect with people who love you.
4. Learn to be assertive.
5. Set yourself a challenge.
6. Focus on your positives.
7. Take care of yourself.
8. Positive self-talk. ...
9. Don't compare yourself to others. ...