Self-esteem is the value and respect you have for yourself and how you think others think of you. Your self-esteem affects how you think, act, behave, relate to other people and even affects your potential to be successful.

With a high or healthy self-esteem you will be confident, happy, highly motivated and have the right attitude to succeed.
Low self- esteem means poor confidence and that also causes negative thoughts about yourself which means that you are likely to give up easily rather than face challenges.

Below are some of the things you can do to boost your self-esteem:

• Think positive thoughts about yourself. Focus on your strengths and not your weaknesses.
• Value yourself, your ability and your contribution in the world because you are unique.
• Set yourself realistic goals that are not too high or too low and thereafter always strive to do better than your goals.
• Give yourself credit when you reach your goal and praise yourself when you have done well.
• Don’t compare yourself to others. Remember you are fine the way you are.
• Learn to be assertive. Express your thoughts, opinions, needs and feelings openly at the same time respecting those of others.
• Forget your past mistakes and focus on your successes encouraging yourself to greater achievements in the future.

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