Why do we worry so much about what others' think? It's incredibly easy to mould into someone who you barely recognise, just to fit in or please others. Doing this makes you lose your sense of self, and your self is worth too much to lose. Show your true self to the world and even … Continue reading Boost of the Day #44: Tiger vs Sheep
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30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Five
Day Five: Something about the way I think that I like. This is a good one because I think a lot! I like that I think very imaginatively at times. I've always had an active imagination - when I was a child I used to dream up all kinda of weird and wonderful scenarios for my Sylvanian … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Five
Boost of the Day #44: Choose carefully…
I definitely pick up little phrases and actions from the people I spend the most time with. The more time we spend with positive, kind and strong people, the better we become. Others' positive behaviour can encourage us to improve ourselves and be the best version of ourselves. On the other hand, toxic behaviour from … Continue reading Boost of the Day #44: Choose carefully…
30 Day Self-Esteem Challenge: Day Four
Day four: A habit you have that you like I'm unnaturally early to everything. I sat outside the shops this morning on a park bench for 15 minutes because I arrived before opening time (luckily it was sunny). For my last interview, I sat in a dodgy park on the phone to my mum for … Continue reading 30 Day Self-Esteem Challenge: Day Four
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
Boost of the day #43: Good, not perfect
I like it when I find a quote related to self esteem from a famous author whose work I have read. I imagine writers can be extremely self-critical and they have to go through so many rejections of their writing before finally getting published. Steinbeck has the right idea here - as soon as you liberate … Continue reading Boost of the day #43: Good, not perfect
30 Day Self-Esteem Challenge: Day 2
Day Two: A physical feature I like about myself It feels weird typing this, but I really like my bum. It can be annoying having one that's a little on the large side and not in proportion to my waist. My struggle of trouser shopping can be long and painful (literally when they get stuck at my … Continue reading 30 Day Self-Esteem Challenge: Day 2
30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day 1
I just came across an excellent idea from Cara's blog - the 30 day self esteem challenge! So I thought I should definitely share this and get involved... Day One: A facial feature you like on yourself I know it's what a lot of people would say, but I really do love my eyes, particularly the … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day 1
Booster tip #5: Five simple ways to show yourself some love today
To boost your self-esteem, you need to start treating yourself like you would to somebody you love. Here are five simple ways to do so during your day! 1. Allow yourself to wind down and relax Even if you can only spare 5 minutes thanks to a busy day, make time to sit down and … Continue reading Booster tip #5: Five simple ways to show yourself some love today
5 tips to stop being a people-pleaser
People pleasers. Parents, friends, men, colleagues, even strangers - you want everyone to think good of you. The thought of doing something that makes someone think badly of can make you very anxious. Being a people pleaser is not good for your self-esteem. Your mood and worth becomes dependent on how others react and think about you. So … Continue reading 5 tips to stop being a people-pleaser
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