{"id":19742,"date":"2022-06-29T13:02:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T18:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapergown.zocdoc.com\/?p=19742"},"modified":"2023-03-06T15:48:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T20:48:36","slug":"the-challenges-of-developing-authentic-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/the-challenges-of-developing-authentic-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"The Challenges of Developing Authentic Self-Esteem"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you ever reflect on your self worth? There’s actually a lot more that goes into self-esteem than you might think.\u00a0<\/span>People who feel good about themselves and their accomplishments have <\/span>high self-esteem. <\/span><\/a>This gives them courage to be themselves. On the other hand, people who put themselves down and don\u2019t take pride in their accomplishments have low self-esteem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While much of the conversation focuses on these two groups, there\u2019s also a third category: false self-esteem. When someone\u2019s beliefs that form their self-esteem don\u2019t match reality, we call this false self esteem. <\/span>It can be the result of overly negative thoughts stemming from mental health issues, or it can be a <\/span>form of narcissism<\/span><\/a> that gives an inflated sense of self. In both scenarios, false self-esteem may lead to negative consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Narcissism-fueled false self-esteem often leads to issues in interpersonal relationships and in the workplace. False self-esteem caused by negative self-talk can worsen symptoms of anxiety and depression. In fact, low-self esteem might <\/span>increase your likelihood<\/span><\/a> of developing mental illness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Developing authentic self-esteem isn\u2019t a linear process. With so many external influences and mental health factors at play, it\u2019s a struggle for many people. <\/span>Here\u2019s how you can bolster your self-esteem and confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Confidence<\/h3>\n

Believing in yourself is one of the biggest keys for building confidence. And sometimes you really just have to fake it until you make it, whether that’s in negotiations, job interviews and other anxiety-inducing scenarios. However, in the longterm, you really want to make sure you’re developing authentic, concrete self confidence, for the sake of your self-esteem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some helpful self confidence-building strategies.<\/p>\n