Be Your Best Self: 5 Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Do you find yourself struggling with self-doubt and constantly questioning your worth?
We've all experienced moments where our confidence takes a hit, leaving us feeling lost and unsure of our abilities. You are not alone in facing this internal battle. Low self-esteem can hinder personal growth and leave you feeling trapped in a cycle of negativity. But the good news is, it's within your reach to transform your self-perception and embrace a life of confidence and empowerment.
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection.”
-Sharon Salzberg
Picture a life where you confidently pursue your goals, celebrate your achievements, and handle challenges with unwavering resilience. It's time to turn this vision into a reality by implementing practical and effective strategies to elevate your self-esteem.
1. Own Your Happiness
"Happiness is an inside job.
Don't assign anyone else that much power over your life."
-Mandy Hale
Know that no one is coming to save you - oftentimes we give our personal power away by thinking someone outside of us - boss/ coworker/ parents/ friend / future partner is coming to save us from a situation. Know and remember that if a person is able to make you feel happy and worthy about yourself they have the power to take your happiness away.
Take responsibility for your life and hold onto the power you have for yourself. This way you will not be controlled by others and not taken advantage of by those who do not have the best intentions for you.
2. Break Free from Material Desires
“The best things in life aren’t things.”
– Art Buchwald
Know that not one substance, or branded product, or living a certain lifestyle, driving a particular car is going to make you happy if you don’t feel good about yourself. When we give ourselves conditions to be happy “I’ll be happy when I get that limited edition bag, I’ll be happy when my prince charming finds me, I’ll be happy when I earn my first $100,000”, we limit ourselves and we lose the power to enjoy the present moment.
You are good enough, smart enough, talented enough just as you are right now. All the experience you’ve accumulated in life up till this day served you a purpose and you can share your story and gifts with this world simply being you - not to attempt and be someone else you admire because that’s not who you are.
3. Embrace Life's Transitions
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive,
nor the most intelligent,
but the one most responsive to change.”
– Charles Darwin
Know that the identity you have today can be changed. Who you were when you’re 6 years old is vastly different from who you are now. Who you will be when you’re 75 can be different from who you are now.
Many times we overly identify with a role we play that we lose the sense of meaning if we lose the identity. E.g. a full time housewife feels lost and purposeless when her child grows up and becomes independent. Yet we forgot that life is meant to be lived and we can reinvent ourselves anytime we want.
Explore the depths of your heart, what makes your heart sing? What brings joy to your life? Do more of those!
4. Find Light in Life's Darkest Moments
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”
- Aristotle Onassis
Know that negative situations in life are never final. On the darkest night and toughest day, remind yourself that you’re preparing yourself to receive something great. You won’t go through struggles and difficulties for nothing.
5. Don't Take Things Personally
"People will love you. People will hate you.
And none of it will have anything to do with you."
- Abraham Hicks
Never take anything personally. They say hurt people hurt people. When people intentionally or unintentionally hurt you with their words, criticisms, know that deep within them there’s a part of them which feels miserable and you might just be a scapegoat to the anger that is seething within them. They needed an outlet to vent.
Know your values and know your truth, people who do not see you for who you are are not your kind of people. The people who love you, won’t mind you being you. The people who mind what you do, they don’t deserve your energy, and time, they don’t need to be a part of your life.
Boosting self-esteem is a life-changing process that involves knowing yourself better, being kind to yourself, and wanting to improve. When we understand how important self-esteem is and follow these five steps, we can become happier and more satisfied with our lives. Embrace the journey of self-improvement and see your confidence grow to new levels.
Remember, the journey may have its ups and downs, but with determination and commitment, you will find yourself becoming the best version of yourself.
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