I have spent many years of dating (mostly) men who made me anxious and miserable, and now I am in a happy relationship I can see what my issue was. I chose partners who were not ready for commitment. The ones who would be charming when we spent time together, but who were not that interested … Continue reading Boost of the Day #172: Be someone’s priority
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Boost of the Day #111: Show your flaws
Boost of the Day #84: Don’t chase, but attract.
For the sake of your own self-esteem, do not chase others. I don't mean to just wait around and never take the initiative to get in touch with people and organise outings, but you should not have to persistently chase someone to get them to stay in your life. If you're always the one doing the … Continue reading Boost of the Day #84: Don’t chase, but attract.
Boost of the Day #75: Be Complete
Do you believe you need a relationship to make you a complete person? Believing this will inevitably lead to you being reliant (and often, needy) on another person to feel good about yourself. To truly have high self-esteem, you need to work on believing that you can be complete all by yourself. That way, you … Continue reading Boost of the Day #75: Be Complete
Boost of the day #16
This quote seems particularly relevant today. Last night I was due to meet a guy I've been hankering after for the past month and who has already messed me around a fair bit...he ended up cancelling on me - 30 minutes after we were due to meet!! If we go back to the 'me' a … Continue reading Boost of the day #16
Boost of the day #9
I found this excellent quote on jaylendunoe's blog! A bonus that it is Will Smith, looking at his arms gave me a boost anyway!! Aside from the picture, I think this is true wisdom from Mr Smith. Particularly when it comes to dating, chasing someone will make you feel more insecure and less valuable. This is … Continue reading Boost of the day #9
Stand your ground! YOU are good enough
Morning from sunny England (finally!), During my daily read of blogs on self-esteem, I came across one which I completely related to so I thought I should share. I have been guilty of putting men I date on a pedestal and I have slowly realised that this will never lead to a healthy relationship, and … Continue reading Stand your ground! YOU are good enough
Boost Esteem 