Women are remarkably strong individuals who have the capability
to battle with demons and conquer the world, but more often than
not, it is their own self confidence that brings them down.
That nagging voice in the back of your head that questions your
actions, criticizes you looks, and doubts your self worth can
bring any woman--no matter how successful or powerful--to her
knees. Instead of falling prey to low self esteem, do something
about it! Strive to break the cycle of feeling poorly about
yourself, not doing anything about it, and then feeling worse.
Sadly, a major problem with the self esteem of women is the
opinions of other women. Instead of fully supporting,
complimenting, and boosting another women's spirits, women can
be mean spirited. Back biting, gossiping, and cruel remarks seem
to run rampant with women friends, family, and colleagues.
If you find yourself in a situation with another woman that is
detrimental to your own sense of self worth and self esteem,
find a way to resolve the situation. Perhaps all it will take is
speaking your feelings to a friend who is saying hurtful things
or to a coworker who always points out the negative aspects of
your work.
Quite often, these individuals suffer from low self esteem and
use a defensive or derisive attitude in order to compensate. Be
mindful of this behavior next time your friends, family, or
coworkers are discussing another woman and be careful not to
fall into the negative mindset. By setting a good example, you
will influence others in addition to helping your own self
esteem.
The majority of all women have some sort of issues with their
body or physical appearance. Regardless how beautiful a woman
is, there is always a voice is dissent regarding one or more
physical attribute. Even the women society deems beautiful have
issues with their bodies, which is often spotlighted in the
media.
World famous models and actresses agonize over their weight,
height, or looks just like every other woman on the face of the
earth. Instead of looking at yourself in a harsh, negative
light, turn your attitude around. Think about your positive
attributes instead of ones you wish you could change.
Use these positive attributes to your advantage. Instead of
wishing you could wear certain types of clothing, embrace the
styles that fit and flatter your body. Self esteem is one of the
best things any woman can possess and it makes her look better
in the eyes of everyone else.
Do not fall into the trap of thinking material items can make
you feel better about yourself. Quite often, women tend to
indulge themselves on extravagant or expensive items that they
believe will boost their self esteem. A designer pair of shoes
or expensive purse will not fix what is wrong on the inside.
No matter what you purchase, that shopping spree you just
indulged on will most likely cause yourself greater self esteem
woes. It is a vicious cycle, feeling poorly about yourself,
making outrageous purchases, then feeling even worse about
yourself due to the surmounting bills and needless items.
Instead of heading to your local mall, hit the library and check
out the self-help section.
You may find a book that has a great starting point for
boosting your self esteem. Money cannot buy you love or
happiness, so why should you think it can buy you self esteem?
Keep a positive outlook on life and you will lead a positive
life. Break away from negative influences and work to surround
yourself with positive individuals who will positively influence
your life. You are a great person--every one you know feels that
way and its time you should as well.
About the author:
Tony Robinson spent many years as a School Teacher and
Administrator. Always of concern was low self esteem and a lack
of confidence with some students. For more information visit
http://www.better-self-esteem.com
