FAQ.
What is Self Esteem?
Self Esteem is one’s ability to believe in yourself. To believe that you are capable of doing things, and that you are of worth to the world. It’s just being okay with who you are.
How do I know if I have low Self Esteem?
Do you feel bad about yourself often? Do you feel inadequate? Does it seem like the world never notices you? Those are the main signs.
How can I get better Self Esteem?
There are lots of ways to find Self Esteem in this world, but they are hard to find, and hard to do. Here are just a few.
-Focus on your achievements
-Make plans for the future
-Figure out what you like about yourself, and write it down.
-Count your blessings
-Decide who you are, and what you stand for, and accept it.
-(My Personal Favorite) Serve. When you aren’t focusing on yourself, you will find the greatest happiness. Find opportunities to serve others, and you will feel accomplished and good about yourself. I Promise.
I know self esteem is all about “self”, can I help someone else find Self Esteem?
Absolutely! When you see a girl’s cute shoes on the bus, tell her! What would be the point of holding it in? Put yourself in their place, would you think “wow, I hate that kid”, of course not! You would feel great about your fabulous fashion choices, and you would think that nice person was pretty great. Compliment others, and don’t make comments about weight EVER. Not even like “you’ve lost weight”. Weight is just something you should never talk about, because you never know how someone is going to take it, but clothes, or a hairstyle, or telling someone they have beautiful eyes, just put yourself in their shoes. You would eat that up, wouldn’t ya? Compliment someones talent, if you hear them sing, or see their artwork, or anything. You never know how you impact someone.
Why Is Self Esteem so important?
Self Esteem if important, because low self esteem can lead to major MAJOR problems. Part of happiness if loving one’s self, and believing that what you do has a purpose and significance.
How can I become more Self Confident?
-This is basic, but work on your basic appearance. Nothing drastic like a diet, but simply making sure your hygiene is in check, and your not ashamed of what you are wearing or your greasy hair, or whatever it may be. People simply like to be with clean people. It’s a fact.
-When you are feeling down on yourself in a crowd, smile. Seriously, if you just smile, people are much more willing to come talk to YOU, and that will help you to feel better about yourself.
-If you aren’t feeling confident, get those thoughts out of your mind. Stop thinking “everyone is staring at me because I’m weird.” Think “everyone is staring at me because I am awesome.” Seriously, whether you believe it or not, it will help you SO MUCH, if you really just tell yourself that in your mind over and over.
How can I overcome being so shy!?
Party. Speech. New People. -Did that just send shivers down your spine?
Well then honey, you need help.
Shyness is something that is VERY common. More so than you think. People get shy in all circumstances. How do you overcome it? Well it’s a painful process, really, but it will be great in the end. Try initiating a conversation with an acquaintance. Someone you know… but not too well. Do that a few times, with different people, and then move on to strangers, and even groups of people. Just try it. For me, I’ve even said “Hey, how are you? Sorry, I’m kind of shy, but I knew I recognized you… what is your name again?” Seriously, if people know you are a little shy, they will TOTALLY help you out, by asking you questions and helping the conversation to move. People are a lot nicer than you think 
Why does everybody hate me?
How do you know that everybody hates you? Do you think you look unattractive? Maybe someone sees beauty in you and you don’t understand this. What about inner beauty? If you always complain and focus on negative things and believe you are horrible physically, how can you expect anybody else to love you, admire you and like you? To get something you must first give it then it will be returned. If you can’t love yourself how can you love others and why would you expect them to love you? These are hard truths but honey, the reality is, no one told everyone in the world to hate you. You need to make sure that you make yourself loveable, by loving others! It’s easier to cuddle with a kitten than a porcupine!
Is this blog just for young girls?
Absolutely not! This is for ANYONE who knows, or IS someone struggling with self esteem. It’s for mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, aunts, uncles, grandparents, ANYONE who wants to help someone either themselves, or someone else with self esteem. Young men stuggle with self esteem too! Eating disorders, degrading thoughts, all of it! It’s just much more prominant in young girls, but EVERYONE is effected by Self Esteem issues sometimes!
What is the point of this blog?
This blog is simply to promote change in the world. To change the way that people feel about themselves. It’s to help others to reach out to one another, and realize the difference one person, YOU, can make in the world. I hope everyone gains something from it.
