"Dare to love yourself as if you were a rainbow with gold at both ends" - Aberjhani
Self-esteem refers to the way we view ourselves. It describes the confidence that a person has in their worth and capability. People with healthy self-esteem usually trust themselves and their ability to manage successfully in life. They develop mostly loving and supportive relationships that confirm their positive outlook on themselves.
Low self-esteem, on the other hand, generates an overall negative view of the self. People with low self-esteem will frequently feel unworthy, incompetent, inadequate and/or unlovable. They doubt their innate worth and find it hard to take positive action in their life. They may be very critical of themselves and compare themselves to others unfavourably. A lot of people with low self-esteem experience crippling negative self-talk: an inner discourse that constantly berates them and reminds them of everything they did "wrong", generating a perpetual sense of failure and shame. Low self-esteem can also make it hard to develop healthy, supportive and loving relationships as a negative view of self encourages poor boundaries.
Low self-esteem may lead you to constantly undermine yourself and stand in the way of building the life you aspire to. Constant feelings of inadequacy, as well as the difficulty to take positive action, may lead to anxiety or depression. You may find yourself trapped in codependent or manipulative relationships. Perfectionism may drive you and others to distraction and stand in the way of getting things done. Low self-esteem may lead you to avoid social interactions and refrain from engaging in activities. You might also find you never allow yourself to relax and rest enough. This, as well as the constant strain of watching yourself may trigger fatigue and physical health.
I offer a non-judgemental space to help you understand the origins of your low self-esteem. I can help you become more aware of the presence of negative beliefs about yourself, challenge those beliefs, and manage the impact of negative self-talk in your life. Together, we can examine calmly and rationally your image of yourself, so that you can build a more balanced perspective.I take a matter-of-fact approach to help you you include your positives and strengths, while accepting your limitations.
Contact me to start moving towards a fulfilling and empowered future.