How to Build Self Esteem 1.0

"Low self-esteem can leave you feeling pretty down. Learn more about what causes low self-esteem and what you can do to fix it. What causes low self-esteem? Basically, self-esteem is how you feel about yourself and your abilities. Your self-esteem – whether it’s high, low or somewhere in-between – can have a pretty huge effect on your life. If you have low self-esteem, an important thing to do is try and figure out what’s causing it. It could be related to: • loneliness • bullying • poor academic performance • neglect or abuse • being unemployed • something going on at a deeper level. Sometimes it can be hard to identify the causes of your low self-esteem. Perhaps you’ve never really thought about it, or maybe it’s difficult to determine when it first started. Whether or not you know exactly what’s causing it, there are steps you can take to build your confidence and improve the way you feel about yourself. Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself If you have low self-esteem, harness the power of your thoughts and beliefs to change how you feel about yourself. Start with these steps. You probably know that building self-esteem is important for your mental health and wellbeing, and there are many ways you can build your self-esteem. Below is a list of tips for self-esteem building, compiled from posts over the past year. "