Rejection can take a huge toll on self esteem. I remember even at Primary School sitting with my best friend and 2 boys, and asking them which of us they would 'go out with', and them both choosing her. I still remember that moment, & my memory is terrible (!), which shows what a deep … Continue reading 5 Ways to Deal with Romantic Rejection
You have to be able to love yourself because that's when things fall into place. - Vanessa Hudgens Day Thirty: Love Final day of the 2019 self esteem challenge, it took me a while to make it through but it doesn't matter if you complete this challenge in 30 or 365 days - what matters … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Thirty
“Life is an experiment in which you may fail or succeed. Explore more, expect least.” ― Santosh Kalwar Day Twenty Seven: Explore Does your low self esteem stop you from trying new things and exploring possibilities? I know I still get that fear sometimes, that I will be rubbish at a new sport or I will … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Twenty Seven
“Never give a negative thought an inch or it will take a mile.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo Day Twenty Three: Challenge The mind is scarily powerful - when your mental health suffers, you realise how much control it can take. Negative thoughts can completely knock you off your feet. When your self esteem is low, you can … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Twenty Three
There is no power on earth more formidable than the truth. - Margaret Lee Runbeck Day Twenty Two: Power Telling the truth can be so powerful, it can change the world. Think about the way people talk about mental health now compared to a few years ago - people telling their true stories started this. … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Twenty Two
Happiness, not in another place but this place…not for another hour, but this hour. - Walt Whitman Day Twenty One: Happy Today's task is all about identifying your happy place. Where are you? What are you doing? You will probably have more than one happy place. Wherever and whatever you are doing is something you … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Twenty One
Lies only exist if you believe in them. The truth shall indeed set you free in the end. Whenever negativity creeps into your mind, ask yourself: Is it true? Can I be 100% certain that it’s true? - http://www.marcandangel.com Day Twenty: Quiet If only there was an easy way to quieten the negative thoughts in … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Twenty
When it comes to social media, there are just times I turn off the world, you know. There are just some times you have to give yourself space to be quiet, which means you've got to set those phones down. - Michelle Obama Day Eighteen: Space An excellent quote from Michelle Obama about stepping away … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Eighteen
There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love. - Bryant H. McGill Day 16: Forgive We are often encouraged to show love to others by forgiving them for their mistakes. As McGill's quote highlights, it's hard to love without forgiving and you need love to show that forgiveness. It's the same … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Sixteen
"The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward." Steve Maraboli Day Fourteen: Accept One action that can be a hint of low self-esteem is trying to control yourself and your life. Me...a while ago I … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Fourteen
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