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8 things you must do if you continually struggle with low self-esteem
There’s much I’ve learned over the last twenty years, going from a deeply insecure teen to a confident man who loves life (for the most part).
A lot has changed for me.
These are some tips I’d pass on if you’re struggling.
Please don’t feel ashamed to read these, regardless of your age or where you feel you should be in your life.
We all experience what feels like low self-esteem at points in our lives.
Re-wire your top 3 most unhelpful beliefs.
What thought pattern do you continually entertain that makes you feel bad about yourself?
Often, a repeated line of thinking governs your perceived inadequacy. Maybe it’s something like, ‘I’m just not an intelligent person.’
There could be others, too.
We buy into these stories, which can hold tremendous sway in our lives, often without realising how much they do. You must identify these pernicious thoughts and call them out by name.
Why are they not true?
What evidence do you have to support the opposite belief? I.e. I AM an intelligent person.