Day 2 of 31 Days of Wellbeing is here...let's continue to focus on feeling good about ourselves for at least one moment today. I feel this is an appropriate time to suggest this activity because in the UK we are facing SNOWMAGGEDON! Therefore any of our UK readers may not be feeling like getting out … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 2
Category: Raising self-esteem
Issue #12: Self-sabotage
Over the next few weeks, I am looking at common thoughts that people with low self-esteem have, found within this Buzzfeed article, and how we can possibly address them. For the full list, click here. Unfortunately this one sounds familiar!! Having low self-esteem can lead to sabotaging your own good fortune, including relationships with family, … Continue reading Issue #12: Self-sabotage
Boost of the Day
Comparison is truly the bloody thief of joy! I, amongst many others, am terrible for this. Only yesterday, I was running further than I have gone in months (rather slowly mind!), and I was beating myself up because other people were overtaking me. Why wasn't I praising myself for running further than usual instead? It got me … Continue reading Boost of the Day
Self-Esteem Boost: Goals
I went for a run tonight as I am training for a 10k race in a couple of weeks, and I beat my personal 5k record. What a great feeling when you beat yourself! If you struggle with self-esteem, I would highly recommend that you set yourself a fitness goal, one that is a challenge … Continue reading Self-Esteem Boost: Goals
Boost of the Day
Well, after a 4 month break here I am writing again. Partly because I have missed having a hobby like this - blogging is a fantastic way to be creative and get writing. However it is also partly because I miss having an outlet where I can (hopefully) help raise others' and my own self-esteem. Writing this blog … Continue reading Boost of the Day
Addressing common self-esteem issues: Issue #11
Over the next few weeks, I am looking at common thoughts that people with low self-esteem have, found within this Buzzfeed article, and how we can possibly address them. For the full list, click here. It isn't just women who suffer from low self-esteem issues. Men are expected to have high levels of confidence and … Continue reading Addressing common self-esteem issues: Issue #11
Addressing common self-esteem issues: Issue #10
Over the next few weeks, I am looking at common thoughts that people with low self-esteem have, found within this Buzzfeed article, and how we can possibly address them. For the full list, click here. Low confidence and self-esteem is so damaging to a life. It's so important to love yourself to be successful in … Continue reading Addressing common self-esteem issues: Issue #10
Addressing common self-esteem issues: Issue #9
Over the next few weeks, I am looking at common thoughts that people with low self-esteem have, found within this Buzzfeed article, and how we can possibly address them. For the full list, click here. When you don't have a high opinion of yourself, it becomes very challenging to believe that others like you. Even … Continue reading Addressing common self-esteem issues: Issue #9
Booster tip #13: Challenge your negative thoughts
Negative thinking, if done excessively, can lead to depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. We must learn to challenge these thoughts. Tough at first but with practice, it becomes easier. It helps to ask yourself the below questions...
Addressing common self-esteem issues: Issue #5
Over the next few weeks, I am looking at common thoughts that people with low self-esteem have, found within this Buzzfeed article, and how we can possibly address them. For the full list, click here. When you have low self-esteem, you often cannot see the point in making yourself look good. It becomes far easier … Continue reading Addressing common self-esteem issues: Issue #5
