self-esteem building

Self-esteem is how we view our own personal self-worth or value. In other words, how much we like ourselves. Someone with a healthy self-esteem believes themselves to be worthy of love and respect and will reflect that to others. They also know that if that love and respect isn’t met, they can move on until they find something that meets those needs. Unfortunately, not everyone believes in their own self-worth and may find themselves believing that they don’t deserve love and respect, they are unwanted, and overall, nothing will go their way, which is a natural part of life. Self-esteem impacts our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It affects not only our relationships with ourselves but also with others. Self-esteem can change over time. When we fall ill or suffer a loss like a job or a partner, we tend to blame ourselves. Those with a healthy self-esteem can be resilient and rebound to think positively about the future. In contrast, low self-esteem can make it difficult to cope with those life challenges and are at high risk of depression.