Advice For Feeling Better About Yourself
By lynnemg
@lynnemg (4529)
United States
January 5, 2009 10:36pm CST
In my life, I have found that this simple little piece of advice has been very useful in how I feel about myself. When I really start to feel my self-esteem sliding downhill, I will look into the mirror and actually look into my own eyes and tell myself that I am a wonderful person. I will tell myself several things that make me a good person, such as,"I am a hard worker, I am a good mom, I am a good wife, I can do anyting I put my mind to" things of that nature.
I have even got into the habit of trying to say at least onenice thing to myself each morning.
I think that this simple little exercise has been the mosr beneficial in improving my self-esteem.
Do any of you have special things you do to help boost your own self-esteem?
5 responses
@relkide (39)
• India
7 Jan 09
when I am down I open the notepad in the computer and write what I feel at that moment like-what made me feel down, who is the cause for that i.e i talk my mind and then I feel little relaxed. I think in some sense it is a good idea as you are not hurting anybody or your trustworthy friend may not be near you.
lynnemg- I liked your advice too and I will try that.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
8 Jan 09
I used to write my feelings down all of the time. I quit because people would get into my things and read what I wrote, which was only meant for me to read later. It did help me a lot. I was able to think anout things easier as well as find a solution, release my stress and frustrations, and not end up saying things I may have regretted later.
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
7 Jan 09
I try to think about how privileged I have been with how I grew up and with where I am right now. I know that there are a lot of people suffering out there and that I didn't really do anything to deserve to belong to a wonderful family, but I have it all and no one can take any of it away from me :)
Thanks for the response on my discussion!
@daydreamer20 (1688)
• Malaysia
6 Jan 09
That's a very good thing to do during your so-called "down" time. Self-assurance is a very powerful skill to have and it's funny how many people actually don't do that. I always do that. And I will always ensure I laugh in the morning even though there's nothing funny to laugh about. I will just laugh at myself inside the car but only when I'm alone. By laughing like an idiot, I'm actually making myself happy due to my own silliness. And when my job becomes very pressure and stressful, I will always remember that my beloved family members are waiting for me at home and I have a decent paying job whereas many others are jobless outside.
Learn to appreciate every little thing in life and happiness will come easily.
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
6 Jan 09
I will go to the hair dresser's. After an hour or so, when lonking into the mirror, my refreshed appearance will likewise help improve my feelings.
@stardust565 (9)
• United States
6 Jan 09
I do basically the same in the mirror,and I also try to do only things that make me feel good till it passes.Like listening to my favorite music,remembering happy moments from the past.
