“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
I long for the countryside. That’s where I get my calm and tranquility – from being able to come and find a spot of green. - Emilia Clarke Day Nineteen: Calm Your mind has such a huge effect on your self-esteem. Therefore it is important to know how to calm your mind when negative thoughts … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Nineteen
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
Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow you into your happiest, strongest, wisest self. - Karen Salmansohn Day Seventeen: Follow I spend a lot of time on social media. It's something I really want to reduce, but in the meantime I have … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Seventeen
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
I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening. - Larry King Day Eleven: Learn We are very lucky nowadays that so many people are open about their mental health. This puts us in a great position that … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Eleven
Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold. - Bob Marley Day Nine: Feed If only today's challenge was all about eating...I expect I would definitely get more people on board! Admittedly this is gonna be harder and not be as instant, but it's gonna feel waaaay better … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Nine
“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” ― Vera Nazarian Day 7: Connect It was the #timetotalk campaign last week, encouraging everyone to open up and talk to someone about their mental health. Talking, connecting with others is an absolute necessity … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Seven
“If you can show people how to build castles, make sure you do not neglect building and nurturing your own.” ― Suzy Kassem Day Six: Nurture I'm sure many of us spend a lot of time nurturing and caring for others, especially if you are a parent, carer or indeed just being a good friend/partner can … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Six
