Symptoms of low self-esteem
People with low self-esteem often have a distorted view of themselves, focusing on negative aspects without appreciating all their virtues and strengths.
This leads them to enter a vicious cycle in which their internal dialogue becomes increasingly destructive, consequently further undermining their self-esteem.
Is it possible to escape the circle? Yes.
To do this, the first thing you need to do is identify the signs that indicate you don't love yourself enough or don't love yourself well. Here are some examples:
- You have a hard time making decisions, and once you've made one, you doubt whether you've done the right thing.
- You are a perfectionist and are never satisfied with anything.
- You demand a lot from yourself and from others.
- You have difficulty appreciating your achievements and feeling proud of them.
- You lose motivation easily.
- You need external approval and compliments to feel good.
- You get frustrated and blame yourself frequently.
- You tend to compare yourself with others.
- You are afraid of expressing what you think and what people will say.
- You have a hard time saying no and asking for help.
- Criticism blocks you.
- You need to please others.
- You don't feel attractive.
All of these symptoms cause feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, stress, or shame in many people.
Therefore, before continuing to read, we ask you to do some soul searching and stop to think about how many of the above examples you identify with.
More than half? Then keep reading because there's something you should know. There are small daily actions you can implement in your daily life that will make you feel better about yourself and, therefore, gradually increase your self-esteem .
How to take care of your self-esteem
You've probably heard that relationships are like a plant that you need to water every day. And so is your relationship with yourself. Therefore, to love yourself more, you'll need consistency.
Integrate these premises into your life and reach your best version to love and look good:
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Accept yourself
Stop beating yourself up about who you are and everything you do wrong. Instead, identify your strengths and leverage them.
Both physical and psychological virtues.
Do you have a dazzling smile? Smile more and wear lipstick. Do you have a nice chest? Show off your cleavage without scruples. Are you an intellectual woman? Show off your knowledge when you converse with others.
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Change your internal dialogue
Are you one of those who believe you can't do it or that things won't work out for you? Are you ashamed of your body and hide under your clothes?
These thoughts will only keep you from taking action to achieve your goals. What if, instead, you tell yourself you can? Think that if other people have achieved what you want, you can have it too. It's not a matter of luck, but of work and effort.
You too can be successful at work or live in a body you feel comfortable in.
And this brings us to the next point:
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Set realistic goals
Being ambitious is a good thing, but if you set your goals too high, you can make the mistake of getting frustrated because you struggle to reach them or because the goal is so far away that you can't see it clearly.
Imagine you want to lose 10 kilos. That seems like a lot, especially if you want to lose it in a short amount of time. Instead of setting a goal to lose 10 kilos in three months without any cosmetic treatments, poor nutrition, or a poor gym membership, think about a more realistic goal. 1 kilo a month? Sounds better, right?
When you achieve it, you'll see that you can do it, and it will encourage you to keep going. When you're able to achieve your goals, you feel proud of your accomplishments and, consequently, your self-esteem increases.
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Stop comparing yourself
Everyone should focus on their own life. It's okay to find inspiration in others to motivate you, but don't give in to obsession, idealization, or envy, as this will only make you feel worse.
Your body, your intelligence, your life are yours alone, and you must find your own way to grow personally and professionally. Forge your own path.
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Celebrate your achievements
How long has it been since you rewarded yourself for achieving something, no matter how small it may seem? Maybe you landed a new client for your company, gave a brilliant presentation, or ran your first 5k?
Did you feel deserving of it? Did you celebrate it?
It's very important to recognize your own achievements and reward yourself for them, especially with gratifying and sensory experiences such as treating yourself to a beauty treatment or quality cosmetic products to care for your skin at home .
Need more self-care tips? This article might interest you:
Celebrate yourself every day. 7 strategies to say I LOVE YOU
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Give yourself time
Do you tend to go out of your way for others, but you're always at the bottom of your list of favorites? No. Put yourself first and dedicate some time each day to yourself: to read, to have a cup of tea in a quiet café, to exercise, to meditate, to go to your beauty salon or to the hairdresser to get your beauty done.
And this must be non-negotiable. A daily appointment with yourself that you can't miss even a single day.
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Take care of yourself
Don't neglect yourself physically, because looking good on the outside will also make you feel better on the inside. Obviously, don't obsess over your flaws, but if you have any complexes, erase them from your life and seek professional advice when you need it.
Self-care also means wearing sexy clothes, applying body lotion after showering, getting a facial peel every three months, or treating yourself to a body treatment to shape your figure and boost your diet, for example.
Beauty from the heart
As you can see, taking care of your self-esteem is synonymous with beauty. When you achieve inner peace, it reflects on the outside, attracting good things into your life, and feeling everything flow in your favor.
Love yourself, pamper yourself, and take care of yourself every day.
And if you need a little extra help, write to us and we'll be at your service to enhance your natural beauty and help you achieve balance between body, mind, and spirit.
