Self Esteem: The Importance Of Self-Esteem

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ESSSAY ON SELF ESTEEM

INTRODUCTION
Esteem is a simple word. It is worth and value that we apply to people, places, and situations. It is the amount of respect we assess. We have esteem for our world leaders. We have esteem for places like church and synagogue. We have esteem for an exemplary performance whether it is in sports, acting, or simply doing the right thing.
But the most important place we need to apply esteem is within ourselves. We must maintain our self-esteem in order to place value on ourselves as a worthy individual in the world. Self-esteem can affect every single part of our lives. If that esteem is low, our lives will be dull and gray. Elevating esteem for ourselves could very well be the key to happiness in
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Your inner voice is your harshest critic and the one who will lower your self-esteem the quickest. You need to change that inner voice from a negative influence to a positive one.
We all have an inner voice. one should talk back to it. Combat it. Let it know that You are the one in control, not it!
In general, when that inner voice begins putting you down, counteract with a positive statement. Don’t let that voice overtake you and talk you into something that just isn’t true. You are in control – not the inner critic. Take charge and begin the journey toward more positive thinking!
One way to do this is through positive affirmations. This isn’t new-age anything, it’s simply a way for you to infuse positive self-talk into your life and calm that negative inner voice.Utilizing positive affirmations can be a very powerful tool for transforming what a person thinks about himself and as a result improve the individual’s self-esteem.
Consistent use of positive affirmations will transform the negative beliefs about who a person thinks he is into positive ones, will begin to alter the basis and structure of his self talk or inner voice and produce a transformation from poor self-esteem to
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When one take care of the outside, it is natural that taking care of the inside will follow. one should plan fun and relaxing things for yourself, could go to a movie, take a nap, get a massage, plant a garden, buy a pet, or learn to meditate-whatever one enjoy. Try new things to help you pamper yourself.
Reward yourself for your accomplishments – big and small! You could take the night off to celebrate good grades, spend time with a friend, or compliment yourself for making that hard phone call. It doesn’t matter how small the accomplishment might seem, you deserve to celebrate every single little step.
One way is to make a list of things you like about yourself. Or keep a 'success' file of awards, certificates and positive letters or citations. Keep mementos of accomplishments you are proud of where you can see them. Focus on anything and everything. No matter how small it may seem, if you succeeded and are proud of it, focus on it and celebrate!
A huge step you can take is to forgive yourself when you don’t do all that you hoped to do. Self-nurturing can be surprisingly hard if you are not used to doing it.
Don't be critical of yourself-remember that inner voice -when you don't do it just

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