When you hear the question, “Do you have low self-esteem?” you may immediately say, “Yes.”
If so, great!
I have words of reassurance for you and practical ways to help improve your self-esteem.
On the other hand, if you initially say, “No,” I encourage you to take a moment to think again.
In fact, I used to think that I didn’t have a problem with my own self-esteem.
Really, I didn’t want to admit to what I saw as a sort of weakness.
Then, as I learned more about personal and professional development, I realized that some of my behaviors were actually signs of low self-esteem.
How many of these signs of low self-esteem can you identify with?
- Overworking
- People pleasing
- Hesitating to say no
- Struggling to set boundaries
- Rarely, if ever, asking for help
- Overthinking
- Questioning your own opinion
- Being hard on yourself
- Recognizing your weaknesses more than your strengths
This isn’t an exhaustive list. If you research this topic, you’ll find many more examples. These are just some that I’ve experienced and I often see them in my corporate clients and online students.
In Episode 80 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear
- Why people are probably more like you than you think
- The story of a Japanese lady who felt stronger after talking about her low self-esteem (maybe you can relate?)
- 3 practical ways to start improving your self-esteem right now
Enjoy!
Links for you
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