by Dan Farrell
Increasing self esteem is not that hard, however you can do some things, which you can’t develop overnight. There are twelve steps to expand self esteem.

1st:

Please stop comparing yourself with other people. There might be people who have a higher self esteem than you and some who have less than you. If you start looking at other people, you will assuredly face defeat.

2nd:

It is quite important that you don’t put down yourself. It isn’t possible to expand self esteem if you are always repeating use negative words about yourself and your skills. Always avoid self depreciating comments whenever you talk about your relationships, financial condition, any aspect of life, and speaking about your appearances.

3rd:

Try to always be polite and take any compliments with “thank you”. Whenever you reject a compliment the message you give yourself is that you are not worthy of the compliment, which shows low self esteem.

4th:

Try to always use affirmation to enhanceyour self esteem. Create a sentence that reflects well on you and place it where you will read it and reinforce positive comments or compliments said to you.

5th:

Whenever possible take advantage of workshops, books and various cassette programs on self esteem. By watching negative things, they will have an affect on your self esteem, shows like news about murders or bad television programs are to be avoided. They will make you grow cynical and pessimistic. Yet, if you watch postive programs or read positive books you will become less negative and more positive.

6th:

Try to always avoid pessimistic people, try to associate with with positive people because negative thinking people will not accept your ideas or views, lowering your self esteem. It is a fact that if you are approved and encouraged you will feel encouraged about your self and your self esteem will expand.

7th:

Create a list of past successes, consisting of any achievement, small or significant, like learning to drive, graduation, receiving an award, reaching a business goal, etc. Place the list where your read it often, and after reading try to repeat these accomplishments while closing your eyes tosense the satisfaction they bring to mind.

8th:

Make out the list of your positive talents. Always being honest with yourself and make out at least 20 positive qualities. Here it is also important to review all these qualities often. At all times focusing on your positive personality traits.

9th:

Give time to other people. Start helping, and by making a positive contribution, you will feel a more valuable person, which will expand your spirit and expand your own self esteem.

10th:

Get involved in things which you love to do. Self esteem increases, when you are engaged yourselfin work which you most enjoy. This passion doesn’t have to be work, it can be a hobby or leisure time.

11th:

It is essential important that you be honest to yourself. You will not feel good about yourself if you are not being truthful and upfront with yourself.

12th:

Do not be timid of challenges, try to accept challenges. You can’t expand high self esteem without accepting challenges. Facing and meeting challenges boosts your self esteem when you take an decide to act without being concerned about the end result

To get a complete guide to self confidence, go to: Self Esteem

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