{"id":1035,"date":"2011-06-10T15:51:33","date_gmt":"2011-06-10T14:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/?p=1035"},"modified":"2023-03-04T13:08:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T13:08:20","slug":"boost-low-self-esteem-counsellor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/boost-low-self-esteem-counsellor.htm","title":{"rendered":"How to Build and Boost Low Self Esteem: Tips from a Counsellor"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Self Esteem?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"WomenAt certain times during our life, it can feel as if there is a universal force determined to work against us. During these difficult times our self esteem might suffer, but what exactly is self esteem<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

The word \u2018esteem\u2019 originates from the Latin word \u2018to estimate\u2019 and so self esteem is an individual\u2019s appraisal or evaluation of their own abilities and worth. When life\u2019s obligations and unexpected problems cause us to feel bad about ourselves and our situation in life (for example thoughts such as \u201cI am a failure\u201d or \u201cI am not very attractive\u201d) this is often referred to as having low self esteem<\/strong>. If only we could just make the difficulties in life fade away, our self esteem would never be an issue. Unfortunately, just wishing for high self esteem is not enough; you have to work on it, but how?<\/p>\n

Many of us admire the character and self esteem of those who have surmounted great challenges, such as Philippe Croizon, the man with no arms or legs who swam the English Channel, or Nelson Mandela, a man who served 27 years in prison and then when released went on to become the president of South Africa. Such people serve as role models for the rest of the population because, among other things, it seems they do not let life get the best of them. Our role models are more similar to us than you may think. They, too, have problems, fears, emotional pain, and experience doubt; after all, they are human. However, a potential key to their success is their level of self esteem.<\/p>\n

What Can I Do to Improve My Low Self esteem?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

When we feel confident about ourselves and our self esteem is high, we are filled with the sense that we can accomplish our goals, and take on the world. The problem being, that we do not always feel so capable. So what can you do to pick yourself back up and boost your low self esteem? Here are some tips that are designed to help put more pep in your step:<\/p>\n