Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is about your self worth and how you feel about yourself. Your self esteem can be influenced by your beliefs on the type of person you are, what you can do, your strengths, your weaknesses and your expectations of your future. 

How To Improve Self Esteem

• Talk to someone: It's important to speak to someone you trust about how you are feeling. Bottling up your feelings can sometimes make things worse.

• Join an activity or society that you like: Sometimes being part of a group can build our sense of self and create a feeling of belonging. Always research the activity and group first, making sure a trusted adult has confirmed that it's safe before you attend.

• Self-appreciation breaks: Set a reminder every day to appreciate three things about yourself. This only takes two minutes but can have a powerful influence on self-esteem.

• Choose your heroes carefully: Don’t let the media tell you who your hero should be. Think about what you stand for and who really inspires you in life and why.

• Choose your relationships carefully: Are the people that you choose to spend time with good for your self-esteem? Are they honest, kind, compassionate and non-judgmental? If they are, they are likely to have a positive influence on how you think and feel.

• Talk to a professional: Sometimes it's easier to speak to someone who is not in your social circle as their advice can be impartial and unbiased, helping you to find a better solution.

• Map yourself: Some people find it helpful to map out how they see themselves. Try to make sure there are more positives than negatives on your map – this might include things such as being good at Minecraft or make-up, being there for your friends or liking your own name.