If you have read 'Identifying low self-esteem' and concluded that you are indeed suffering from this, what can you do next, as in right now? There are many activities you can do, and I'll make sure to write another article listing helpful websites and resources, but for now, these are my top tips to get you … Continue reading What can I do if I have low self-esteem? 5 ideas to get you started…
Day 25 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... I am going to completely contradict my previous post about donating now, and tell you to do the opposite! I think both have their place in supporting your wellbeing. Don't rely on others to buy you flowers, chocolates or other treats. Take control and show yourself some love … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 25
Day 20 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... So many of us fall into the trap of people pleasing. We are so keen to please, that we become afraid to disagree with someone...afraid of admitting the films we truly enjoy because we know the others think differently....scared of showing our real opinions at work...or maybe it's … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 20
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
Here we go...let's dedicate this month to our own good mental health and happiness through 31 Days of Wellbeing. Your activity for Day 1 is very simple...yet also could be a challenge, particularly if you are in the midst of a snowstorm like we are in the UK at the moment. Day 1: Get outside … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 1
Love yourself and you will teach others to do exactly the same. Teach others to treat you with respect and love by showering yourself with care and affection. If you do not learn to love yourself, how can you expect others to? I created this website because I understand how important self love is to happiness! … Continue reading Boost of the Day #173: Show them how to love you
One very simple exercise, which can be helpful in raising your general wellbeing and self-esteem, is to take the time at the end of your day to think about three things that you've done today. Three things that you are pleased with. These do not have to be large, impressive things... For example, my day … Continue reading Booster tip #8: Three thoughts
In my post about a useful, practical way of raising low self-esteem, I said I would write a follow-up article on how to find alternative perspectives to negative predictions. It can be really hard to think of an alternative perspective when you strongly believe something negative. Asking yourself the following questions may help... I will use … Continue reading Booster tip #7: Finding alternative perspectives
Day Twenty-six: Do you often accept compliments? If not, why? I used to find it very difficult to accept them, to the point when I got annoyed with people for paying me compliments, as I was so sure in my mind that they were lying to me!! Now, when someone pays me a compliment, I … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Twenty-six
Day Twenty-three: What is your definition of ‘beautiful’? This is hard! Someone who is beautiful is to me a person who gives off positive, happy vibes and gives off energy that makes others want to be around them. A kind of aura surrounds them in a way that attracts others. When I was looking for an … Continue reading 30 Day Self-Esteem Challenge: Day Twenty-three
Boost Esteem 