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Improving Your Self EsteemSelf-esteem is essentially the value we attach to ourselves...a self appraisal based on our beliefs and convictions about ourselves. Many of the personal decisions that you make are heavily influenced by how highly you think of yourself and therefore, how high you have set your goals. A woman with a high self esteem can tolerate small failures by downplaying them, seeing them as a small part of a brighter, bigger picture. Women with a low self-esteem may be devastated by failure and blame themselves. Whether or not you have a high self esteem was largely determined early in your life. Most psychologists believe that self esteem is acquired from childhood experiences, the judgment of others, and positive identification with family members and friends. Once a person develops low self-esteem, it often reinforces itself in a vicious circle. The effects of low self esteem are complex. Low self esteem is thought to be a major cause of depression. It can also affect other areas of your life, from the way you present yourself in job interviews, to your ability to form and maintain relationships. Consider these tips on improving your self esteem and improving the way others see you. 1. Try to avoid self-defeating language. Don't put yourself down when talking to others, including your family and friends. 2. Check your body language. Slumped shoulders, fidgeting hands and feet, chewed-off finger nails, arms crossed in front of your chest and downcast eyes may indicate to others that you are insecure. Instead, make a conscious effort to appear confident. Make eye contact when talking to others. 3. Make time for yourself. Like so many women, you probably tend to take care of everyone else's needs before your own. It's important to learn to balance your own needs with the needs of others. Take the time to do the important things for yourself, including exercising and giving yourself some leisure time too. 4. Encourage yourself. Recognize your strengths and good qualities. 5. Don't expect yourself to be perfect. Click here to complete a brief questioner regarding your self perception. The questions are simple and meant to encourage you to consider how you perceive yourself based upon your physical appearance and physical capabilities. To view other articles click here.
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