Self-Esteem

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In today’s class, we will be talking about self-esteem. Enjoy the class!

Self-Esteem

Self-esteem simply means confidence in one’s worth or abilities. it means self-respect. It is also defined as a feeling of satisfaction that someone has in himself or herself or abilities. Our self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves. It is the belief and confidence we have in our ability and value. If we appreciate and believe things we do are good, then we have a Good/ high self-esteem, but if we feel like we are not worthy of good things, then one may have low self-esteem.

Types of self-esteem

There are basically two types of self-esteem:

1. High self-esteem.
2. Low self-esteem.

• High self-esteem: People with high self-esteem do not look down on themselves. They are mostly positive about things and what they do. They have adequate confidence and courage to face problems. They do not feel arrogant nor do they feel better than anyone else does.
• Low self-esteem: People who have low self-esteem do not value themselves; they are totally opposite people with high self-esteem. They are mostly negative about things they do, their worth and do not trust in their possibilities. Fear of failure holds them down all the time and they are usually unhappy people.

Factors that influence self-esteem

1. Childhood and upbringing.
2. The society
3. Media (which sometimes bring unhealthy emotional development).
4. Religious beliefs (some religions are designed to oppress the other especially the women).
5. Friends and family we spend our time with.
6. Work environment.
7. Overall health
8. The kind of romantic relationship we are involved in

Ways of improving self-esteem

1. Do not give up even after failure.
2. Being mindful and aware of negative self-talk.
3. Having a positive belief/notion that you can do whatever you put your mind to.
4. Do not allow people’s criticism get to you.
5. Avoid comparing yourself with other people, we all have our lives to live.
6. Being and remaining happy with what you do and strategize on how to be better.
7. Help people even if they are not worth helping, irrespective of how good or bad they have been to you.
8. Be quick to forgive and forget.

 

In our next class, we will be talking about Cultism.  We hope you enjoyed the class.

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