{"id":20052,"date":"2022-12-21T09:48:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T14:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/?p=20052"},"modified":"2023-03-27T10:03:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T15:03:27","slug":"healthy-tactics-for-improving-your-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/healthy-tactics-for-improving-your-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Tactics For Improving Your Self Esteem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all experienced days when we don\u2019t feel our best and get down ourselves. But chronically low self-esteem can have a significantly negative impact on quality of life and happiness.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-self-esteem-2795868\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-esteem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your perception of overall personal value and your level of confidence in your abilities, attributes and worth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults, kids and teens<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/sustainable-life-satisfaction\/201906\/the-relationship-yourself\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alike<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all known to suffer adverse effects from low self-esteem. It affects multiple aspects of a person\u2019s life, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationships, job and health.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Truly raising self-esteem can be<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/the-challenges-of-developing-authentic-self-esteem\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difficult<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but by taking the right steps \u2014 which might include hard work, therapy or even medication \u2014 lasting improvements can be made.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What Causes Low Self-Esteem?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The root causes of low self-esteem can vary from person to person, but some<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/self-esteem\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common factors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving excessive criticism during childhood<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Poor performance in work or at school<\/li>\n<li>Abusive treatment by parent, caregivers or a spouse<\/li>\n<li>Mental illness<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing stressful life events<\/li>\n<li>Medical problems or chronic illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What Are the Effects of Low Self-Esteem?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmhc.utexas.edu\/selfesteem.html#:~:text=Consequences%20of%20Low%20Self%2DEsteem,-Low%20self%2Desteem&amp;text=create%20anxiety%2C%20stress%2C%20loneliness%2C,to%20drug%20and%20alcohol%20abuse\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destructive and notable impacts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that poor self-esteem can have a on someone\u2019s life are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative feelings of anxiety, stress and loneliness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strained relationships with friends and romantic partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindered academic and job performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increased likelihood of experimenting with drugs or alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased risk of depression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that you can make behavioral changes to get on the road to feeling better about yourself. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following techniques can help you improve your self-esteem and reduce risk factors for these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Challenge Negative Beliefs About Yourself<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can boost your self-esteem by challenging the negative beliefs you hold about yourself. This can be accomplished in a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/positivepsychology.com\/core-beliefs-worksheets\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">variety of ways<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as becoming more aware of negative thoughts and unproductive beliefs, thinking of evidence that disproves negative notions about yourself or writing down the positive things that others have to say about you.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, reframing \u201cnegative\u201d personality traits into positives can be a constructive way to view yourself in a more favorable light. For instance, instead of viewing shyness as a negative quality, try to think of it as a good quality that makes you more careful or an excellent listener.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Prioritize Positive Relationships<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know what a huge bummer it is to be around people that drag us down. Conversely, being around people who lift us up can be a real boon to our self-worth. Prioritizing and fostering relationships with those who make us feel good about ourselves, whether it\u2019s a friendship or romantic relationship, can do wonders for the way we view ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thrive.kaiserpermanente.org\/thrive-together\/live-well\/8-traits-happy-healthy-relationship\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traits and indicators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a positive social relationship are mutual respect, consistently open lines of honest communication, compromise, equality and ongoing support. The mental health<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/why-your-doctor-might-prescribe-you-social-time\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of social interaction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are plentiful. The emotional support provided by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3150158\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social ties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and interactions enhances psychological well-being, which may lead to reduced risk of unhealthy behaviors. Additionally, there seems to be a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2019\/09\/relationships-self-esteem#:~:text=The%20authors%20found%20that%20positive,effect%20in%20the%20reverse%20direction.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">direct correlation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between positive social relationships and higher self-esteem. Seek out and spend time with folks who encourage, uplift and appreciate you, and avoid and be wary of those who don&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Recognize Your Skills\u00a0\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals who struggle with low self-esteem may be less likely to recognize their skills. You can combat this by making an effort to frequently recognize and remind yourself of your skills and positive characteristics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have things we are good at. Try to make a conscious effort to focus on your desirable traits, special skills, past accomplishments or unique achievements. It doesn\u2019t need to be monumental \u2014 try recognizing positive personality traits, like being loyal or having the fortitude to meet a goal count.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Practice Assertiveness\u00a0\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/assertive\/art-20044644\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being assertive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you build self-esteem by projecting confidence and exhibiting bold behavior. People who are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/assertiveness\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assertive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clearly and respectfully communicate their desires, needs or beliefs, and they don\u2019t shy away from defending themselves or others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if it does not come naturally to you, with a little practice, you can improve your assertiveness through practical exercises and emulating others whom you feel exude confidence. Some examples of practicing assertiveness are learning to say \u201cno\u201d to others in certain situations, believing in your abilities and talents, being simple and direct in asking for what you want or standing up for what you believe in. It could also look like holding your ground on a boundary you set.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Rein In Self-Criticism<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have things about ourselves that we don\u2019t like, but people with poor self-esteem tend to criticize themselves in excessive and\/or unproductive ways. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of constantly ruminating on your shortcomings, try to direct your thoughts to what you are good at.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware and careful about your internal dialogue. If you catch yourself going down a rabbit hole of negative self-talk, stop yourself, reexamine the thought, then try to shift your perspective. Instead of thinking how terrible you were at something, try to focus on an aspect you did well or how brave it was to try something new. As another example, rather than focusing on how bad you are at math, try to actively think about what a great speller you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to view your quirks or personality traits as favorable instead of as deficiencies. It\u2019s all about perspective; most traits can be viewed as advantageous if you think about them the right way. For instance, being strong-willed or tenacious could be seen as real advantages or as negatives depending on the context, so you might as well think of those traits as strengths.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Manage Your Appearance<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9468878\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical appearance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can have a massive impact on self-esteem. Often when you look your best, you feel your best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some constructive ways that people can use hygiene and self-care to manage their physical appearance to improve their confidence include getting fitted for new glasses at the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/eye-doctors\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eye doctor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or looking into<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/when-should-you-consider-laser-eye-surgery\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laser eye surgery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Exercise is integral to looking and feeling great, so starting a workout routine that you like and will stick with is an excellent way to boost your spirits.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Talk to a Counselor<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking to a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/therapist-counselors\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counselor or therapist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is paramount if self-esteem issues and\/or negative thoughts persist. Low self-esteem can lead to an increased risk of depression and other<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5602593\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health issues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if it isn\u2019t addressed. Some<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/5-signs-you-might-need-a-therapist\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you may need a therapist for self-esteem issues include thoughts of harming yourself or others, experiencing symptoms of anxiety, like racing thoughts and rumination, or symptoms of depression, like fatigue, sadness and loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help is readily available if you need it, and there is never shame in reaching out. A licensed mental health professional can talk through issues with you and help equip you with tools to combat behaviors or thought patterns that exacerbate poor self-esteem.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Need a doctor\u2019s appointment? 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