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Introduction

In this article, I'm going to show you the importance of self-esteem and how it can boost your confidence as well as live a happier life.

I will share with you my thoughts on self-esteem and what it means for us in our everyday lives. There's been a lot of research done that shows just how important this is for our happiness and success. Let me take you through some simple ways to boost your self-esteem.

1. Understand your self-worth

The fundamental truth is self-worth comes from within. You need to know your worth and value as a person. Stop trying to please other people and give them what they want just because you think it will make them happy. What about YOU!? Your happiness is more important than anyone else's. Believe in yourself and love who you are no matter what society tells you, don't let it get the best of you! The bottom line is “You're awesome and amazing - so believe in yourself!”

2. Identify your strengths and weaknesses

I'm not perfect, but I know what I am good at. What are you good at? We all have strengths and weaknesses. The key to success is identifying your own talents so that you can focus on them!

To help get started on figuring out your strengths and weaknesses, I've created this list of questions that should help give some insight into where your talents lie: What do people say about me? What am I most proud of? What skill would make life easier for me right now? Who has been my biggest influence in life?

Once you know yourself better especially your strengths and weaknesses, your self-confidence will increase.

3. Be mindful of your thoughts

"You are the only one that can change your perspective. You have complete power to do so." - Iyanla Vanzant, author of "Acts of Faith"

It's time to take a look at how you think about yourself and everything else in life. The way you perceive things is going to play a big role in determining what kind of person you become. Your thoughts will either motivate or demotivate; they'll be an asset or a liability; they'll build self-esteem or tear it down. It's up to you which thoughts prevail!

Our negative thoughts can have a negative impact on our perception of ourselves and result in low self-esteem. In order to change this perspective and boost our self-esteem, we need to be more mindful of our thoughts.

Keeping a journal will help us to keep track of our thoughts. If we find that we are deluged with many negative thoughts, try to look at our situation from a different perspective. Remember every cloud has a silver lining.

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4. Accept compliments graciously

We tend to brush off compliments because of our own insecurities and embarrassment. But what if I told you that accepting compliments graciously will not only boost your self-esteem, but also the person who complimented you? It's time to change our reactions and start accepting compliments in order to feel more confident about ourselves.

5. Avoid comparing yourself with others

Do you find yourself feeling like a failure because someone else has it easier than you? Do you compare your life to others and feel disappointed with how things are going for you? If so, this blog post is for YOU! We all have our own unique struggles in life and the only person we should be comparing ourselves to is OURSELF. It's time to stop beating yourself up and start celebrating what makes YOU unique. There will always be people who seem happier or more successful than us but no one can take away from YOUR uniqueness unless of course, we let them. So stop comparing yourself to others and start focusing on your passions. You'll be surprised at how much more happy and proud of yourself you

6. Make time for yourself

We all know that we should make time for ourselves, but it's hard to find the time when you're always busy. We need to prioritize ourselves in order to be happy and healthy. When was the last time you did something for yourself? Give yourself priority today!

Find time in your daily routine, to do things that make you happy. It can be as simple as just taking a break or leisurely stroll along the beach just to recharge yourself.

7. Practice self-compassion

The way you treat yourself is very important. If you are constantly berating yourself, it can be detrimental. At times we are our own worst enemy and are too hard on ourselves. Make a conscious effort to practice self-compassion by being kinder to oneself and not being so hard on ourselves. We should also learn to forgive ourselves as making mistakes is only human. Treat yourself as you would treat your best friend, you certainly deserve it. Practice mindfulness in order to improve your mental state and increase your self-worth.

Conclusion

By boosting our self-esteem, we can feel better about ourselves and be more confident in the decisions that we make. We may also find it easier to manage stress, sleep better at night, improve relationships with others around us, and live a healthier lifestyle. Try the above ways to boost your self-esteem and share your experience with us.

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Do check out my previous posts.

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