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Feels good to be here.
Looking at this topic; "Low Self-esteem", A deep question dropped in my mind where i get to ponder deeply to understand more about this topic, Has anyone ever been born with a high self esteem? And I discovered that it's partially yes and no. Every child is born as a clear slate, but they tend to develop either low or high self esteem based on the environment they find themselves in. Mostly our low self esteem is caused by our environment, but it's exciting that we can break loose strategically.
Looking at many write ups, I discovered that many people grow up with low self esteem. But the happiest side of it is the fact that we're able to work and improve on it and become a well and good public speaker that speaks with boldness and confidence. I believe that being comfortable with a situation and consoling or encouraging ourselves, using excuses for others as a gateway to remain there will take us nowhere, rather it will translate into something deeper than we've ever expected.
Self-esteem is an important building block for a fulfilling life. It’s the level of self-esteem that influences how we navigate new challenges, handle difficult situations, and maintain healthy relationships. If you’ve been grappling with low self-esteem or a lack of self-confidence, know that you’re not alone — and there are powerful ways to tackle these issues head-on.
I grew up with a very low self esteem, where I don't stand out to address anything, the feelings that I'm not good enough or equal to the standard or task laid before me sink deep into me, I always console myself using others, but I always admire public speakers and always wished I could stand out that way and address the crowd or people with confidence.
It was so bad that even asking questions in class was a very big situation, that fear will always grip me, ringing in my subconscious mind that I won't be able, that I'm not good enough, it became a big concern to me, and It pained more because I couldn't confide in anyone because i thought they wont understand the situation, but in all, I knew that wasn't meant to be there, so i decided to seek for help.
It was in that situation I really understood the meaning of true friendship, bringing a deep meaning of true friendship, and there i realized that the people we keep as friends really have a lot to contribute in breaking loss from the low-self. surrounding yourself with positive minded people helps to build and improve us intellectually, and keeping friends with same minded people decreases our self-esteem rather than building it.
The strategy I used in overcoming it was first, identifying it, and being uncomfortable with the situation gives you a foothold on where to start. I then begin to eradicate negative thoughts and replacing it with a positive one, I became very intentional about it. I spend time with people who make me happy. I started practicing mindfulness, self compassion, etc and I became very intentional about it, because to me it was a burden and I cried everyday that God should take it out of me. And God answered the cry of my heart.
I became very intentional about it, reading books, expressing my pains, also, I used affirmations to speak what I want to, and God and answers my supplication. And by God's grace I scale through strong.
My concentration was to improve on my low-self esteem and are a great way to combat the approval of others becoming your primary validation. It's in this process that I discovered that words are creative force, that is why we ought to affirm whatever we want to see.
I continued that way to try more, and the more I try that the more I broke it gradually, though it took time though. Thus, embracing new challenges does not only builds confidence but also enriches my personal life with new experiences and connections with different people.
Our worth isn’t determined by external sources or being approved of others, rather it's focusing on our journey that helps to maintain a healthy level of self-esteem. Also encouraging ourselves also seeking a gateway in providing encouragement during difficult situations and enhancing our sense of self-worth. l, but I was able to stand strong.
I'm always the happiest person because I was about to achieve them.
Thank you for reading
Still remain @pricelessudy
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You double posted this article in the community so kindly take down the second post..Hello @pricelessudy
It was network, I'm sorry about that.
It's good to see come out of the clutches of low self-esteem. And rightly so, the first step to eradicating it is discovering it and refusing to be comfortable about it. Low self-esteem is a problem and it can affect virtually all parts of a person's life.
Absolutely,
The first way of eradicating it is discovering it and our refusal to be comfortable with it.
Thank you very much 👍
Yeah that's it.
You're welcome.