4 Small Habits To Improve Self Esteem
Summary
TLDRThis script discusses the importance of self-esteem and offers practical advice for boosting it. It emphasizes the need to stop comparing oneself to others, overcome perfectionism, identify and develop personal strengths, and focus on controllable aspects of life. The video encourages viewers to take baby steps, be kind to themselves, and seek professional help if needed, highlighting that self-esteem is crucial for personal growth and success.
Takeaways
- 😀 Self-esteem is a reflection of your physical self-image, accomplishments, capabilities, and perceived success.
- 🌟 You can cultivate high self-esteem even if your environment doesn't foster it initially.
- 🚫 Stop comparing yourself to others, as it can lead to deconstructing your self-worth.
- 🔍 People's public and social media personas can be curated, making them not a true reflection of their lives.
- 💡 Overcome perfectionism to avoid negative impacts on your mental health and self-esteem.
- 🔑 Recognize signs of perfectionism such as procrastination, restlessness, and low self-esteem.
- 🌱 Develop your abilities and strengths to increase your sense of purpose and self-esteem.
- 📝 Identify your abilities by listing what you love doing and your past accomplishments.
- 🔄 Focus on what you can change and what is within your control to manage your worries effectively.
- 🤔 Distinguish between productive worry, which helps solve problems, and unproductive worry, which focuses on negative scenarios.
- 💪 Take baby steps towards improving your self-esteem and be kind to yourself along the way.
Q & A
What is self-esteem and why is it important?
-Self-esteem is a person's overall subjective evaluation of their own worth. It encompasses one's physical self-image, accomplishments, capabilities, and perceived success. It is important because it affects how one views themselves and influences their confidence and ability to succeed in life.
How can one cultivate high self-esteem despite unfortunate circumstances?
-One can cultivate high self-esteem by focusing on personal growth, overcoming challenges, and learning from experiences. It involves believing in oneself and recognizing that external circumstances do not define one's worth.
Why should one stop comparing themselves to others?
-Comparing oneself to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy and lower self-esteem. People often present a curated version of their lives, which may not reflect their true reality. It's healthier to focus on personal growth and self-improvement rather than measuring oneself against others.
What is the relationship between social media and self-esteem?
-Social media can have a negative impact on self-esteem as it often portrays an unrealistically perfect life. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy when comparing oneself to others' curated online personas.
What are the signs of perfectionism and how can they affect self-esteem?
-Signs of perfectionism include procrastination, restlessness, fear-driven motivation, and low self-esteem. These behaviors can lead to maladaptive rumination and deterioration of mental health, ultimately affecting one's self-esteem.
How can one overcome perfectionism according to Oregon Counseling?
-To overcome perfectionism, one can practice tendency awareness, allow room for mistakes, focus on meaning over perfectionism, and set reasonable goals for themselves.
What is the connection between identifying one's abilities and self-esteem?
-Identifying and developing one's abilities can increase a sense of purpose, leading to higher self-esteem. Demonstrating competencies and gaining fulfillment can boost confidence and inspire others.
How can listing down what one loves doing help in identifying abilities?
-Listing down activities one enjoys, such as blogging, baking, or cooking, can help in identifying personal strengths and talents. Engaging in these activities can reveal areas where one excels, thereby boosting self-esteem.
Why is it important to focus on what one can change and what is in their control?
-Focusing on what one can change and what is within their control helps in managing worries and feelings of helplessness. It allows for a more productive mindset, leading to better decision-making and increased self-confidence.
What is the difference between productive and unproductive worry?
-Productive worry involves identifying problems and finding solutions, while unproductive worry focuses on unlikely outcomes and worst-case scenarios without clear solutions. Productive worry can lead to problem-solving and progress, whereas unproductive worry can hinder personal growth.
What advice is given for those struggling with self-esteem?
-For those struggling with self-esteem, the advice is to take baby steps, be kind to oneself, and allow for mistakes along the way. Seeking professional help is also encouraged as self-esteem is crucial for personal growth and success.
Outlines
🌟 Boosting Self-Esteem: Overcoming Challenges
This paragraph discusses the concept of self-esteem, which encompasses one's physical self-image, accomplishments, capabilities, and perceived success. It emphasizes that while some people are fortunate to grow up in environments that foster high self-esteem, others face challenges. The speaker encourages viewers to believe in themselves again by offering tips, such as not comparing oneself to others, overcoming perfectionism, identifying and developing one's strengths, and focusing on controllable aspects of life. The paragraph also highlights the importance of seeking professional help if needed and ends with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content by liking, sharing, and subscribing.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Self-esteem
💡Comparison
💡Perfectionism
💡Abilities
💡Control
💡Productive worry
💡Unproductive worry
💡Purpose
💡Professional help
💡Baby steps
💡Social media
Highlights
Self-esteem is a culmination of your physical self-image, accomplishments, capabilities, and perceived success.
Some people have environments that foster high self-esteem, while others do not.
You can cultivate high self-esteem despite unfortunate circumstances or events.
Stop comparing yourself to others as it can lead to deconstructing yourself and finding faults.
People's outsides can't be compared to our insides due to curated social media and public lives.
Overcome perfectionism to avoid maladaptive rumination and deterioration of mental health.
Signs of a perfectionist include procrastination, restlessness, being motivated by fear, and low self-esteem.
Overcome perfectionism by awareness, allowing room for mistakes, focusing on meaning, and setting reasonable goals.
Figure out what you're good at and develop it to increase your sense of purpose and self-esteem.
Identify your abilities by listing what you love doing and your previous accomplishments.
Diving into activities that allow you to show off or discover your talents is a start to figuring out your strengths.
Focus on what you can change and the things that are in your control to manage worries effectively.
Label your thoughts as productive worry and unproductive worry to see things from a clearer perspective.
Unproductive worry focuses on unlikely outcomes and worst-case scenarios without clear solutions.
Productive worry helps solve problems or resolve situations by exploring appropriate ways of finding solutions.
Take baby steps and be kind to yourself, allowing yourself to make mistakes along the way.
Self-esteem is necessary to move forward in life, and you should not give up on yourself.
Seek professional help if you struggle with your self-esteem, as it is a significant issue.
Remember to be kind to yourself and let yourself make mistakes along the way.
Transcripts
hey psych2goers do you have low
self-esteem your self-esteem is a
culmination of your physical self-image
accomplishments capabilities and
perceived success in short it's your
opinion of yourself some of us are
blessed to have an environment that
Fosters High self-esteem others are not
so fortunate but despite unfortunate
circumstances or events you can
cultivate High self-esteem
think of the protagonist who had a
difficult childhood or a rough start in
life despite the trials they faced they
were able to forge ahead hopefully these
few tips can help you believe in
yourself again number one stop comparing
yourself to others sometimes comparisons
can be helpful using them as a template
for improvement can inspire you to make
changes then again sometimes they are a
way for you to deconstruct yourself and
discover all the things that you think
are wrong with you according to an
article in Psychology today written by a
physician Dr Bailey we can remind
ourselves that people's outsides can't
be compared to our insides this is
because people can curate their social
media versions of their lives and they
can do the same with their public lives
you might have experienced being shocked
when a couple appeared happy and solid
in a relationship until one of them
announced their breakup of course we
wish others well but remember that you
don't actually know what goes on behind
closed doors when their lives make you
feel bad about your own number two
overcome perfectionism I know I know
you're just trying to do your best and
work hard to achieve your goals but how
can we know if we've crossed the line
have you been experiencing signs of
procrastination restlessness being
motivated by fear and especially low
self-esteem well these are signs of a
perfectionist despite what social media
tries to portray as a perfect life
creating one for yourself can lead to
maladaptive rumination and deterioration
of Mental Health
instead of achieving more you may
undergo more setbacks than you desire
according to Oregon counseling we can
take steps to overcome perfectionism
through tendency awareness allowing room
for mistakes focusing on meaning over
perfectionism and setting reasonable
goals for ourselves number three
figure out what you're good at and
develop it how do your abilities and
self-esteem go hand in hand well your
sense of purpose will increase when that
happens your self-esteem grows when you
demonstrate to yourself your ability and
competencies when you gain deeper
fulfillment and Inspire others around
you you can improve your self-esteem
so how do you identify your abilities
try listing down what you love doing in
your previous accomplishments it can be
daily blogging baking cooking or even
science experiments that you did at a
science fair diving into activities that
allow you to show off or discover your
talents is a start to figuring out your
strengths which bring you confidence and
purpose in life so tell us what do you
enjoy doing the most in your life come
on don't be shy let's hear it out in the
comments and number four
focus on what you can change and the
things that are in your control
dwelling on your worries can be a potent
poison that whittles down your resolve
it can trap you in an illusion that
makes you believe that progress or
anything remotely positive is impossible
instead of focusing on these negative
thoughts try focusing on what you can
change one way to overcome this is to
label your thoughts as productive worry
and unproductive worry to see things
from a clearer perspective when you know
the difference between productive and
unproductive worrying you can start to
manage your worries which eventually
helps you feel more confident in
yourself your choices and your abilities
so what's the difference you may ask
well to keep it simple unproductive
worry imagines all sorts of unlikely
outcomes and focuses on the what-ifs and
worst case scenarios without any Clear
Solutions while productive worry helps
you solve a problem or resolve a
situation and explores appropriate ways
of finding solutions to problems do you
think you'll try some of these tips
remember baby steps are the way to go it
may seem scary to start but just
remember to be kind to yourself and let
yourself make mistakes along the way
self-esteem is necessary to move forward
in life the moment you stop believing in
yourself you abandon hope of success so
please do not give up on yourself if you
struggle with your self-esteem we
encourage you to seek professional help
it's a big deal and you deserve to
believe in yourself if you found this
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much for watching until next time
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