Increasing self-esteem is about putting yourself out there and challenging yourself. A vicious circle will begin if you hide away from situations that challenge your mind, emotions and body. It is important to snap out of this circle and try something outside of your comfort zone. Read this article from Boost Health about how trying … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Boost #4: Something new…
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30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Eleven
Day eleven: Do you like the way that you are? Why or why not? If you'd have asked this question to me last year, and at certain periods throughout my entire life, I would have answered with a resounding no. I would have happily reeled off a number of reasons to why I was not … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Eleven
30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Ten
Day Ten: Why are you the way you are? I find this a slightly odd question but I'm rolling with it... I'm the way I am because of everything in my past and present. I'm a perfectionist because getting 100% in exams used to be the way I received praise from others. I'm polite and … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Ten
30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Nine
Day nine: Something that you yourself do that makes you smile. I make myself smile when I give something to others that makes them happy. When I give someone a gift for their birthday that I know they'll really like, that makes me smile. I actually want to give little letters or gifts more often because … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Nine
30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Eight
Day Eight: The last time you smiled when someone complimented you. What was the compliment and why did you smile? I recently shared my blog on Facebook for the first time, and a close friend messaged me saying how much she loved it. That definitely made me smile - I am a lucky lady to … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Eight
30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Seven
Day Seven: When do you feel best about yourself? Why? I feel best about myself after exercising - whether it's yoga, a boot camp or a half marathon. On top of all the endorphins, I feel like I have achieved something and that I am strong. When I had time off work, this was a … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Seven
30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Three
Day Three: A part of your personality that you like I like my determination. Whenever there is a job I really want, a run I want to finish or a challenge I need to overcome, I become very focused on getting it done. I don't give up easily and I keep trying until I eventually … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Three