Our self belief - and therefore our self esteem is based around how we think, feel and behave. The following are examples of thoughts, feelings and behaviour which suggest a healthy level of self esteem and a balanced approach to life.
People who have healthy self esteem tend to:
THOUGHTS
- Be able to believe themselves
- Think that they deserve the best in life
- Think they are worthy
- Respect themselves and others
- Are successful and try to be the best they can be
- Be able to change or ‘make things happen’
FEELINGS
- Like themselves and are able to laugh at themselves
- Be relaxed and confident (without appearing to be overbearing)
- Be able to take criticism on board
- Be able to forgive mistakes made by self and others
- Have a balanced and positive approach to life
- Feel motivated with a clear sense of direction
- Feel secure and not overly worried about what others think
BEHAVIOUR
- Be decisive and are able to confidently view options
- Exude a sense of well-being
- Communicate in an open way
- Not be overly critical of themselves or others
- Be resourceful and self reliant but able to ask for help if required
- Be able to honour their achievements and successes
- Be able to take risks
- Be able to say ‘no’
- Be able to show their feelings and emotions openly
Positive Effects:
People with healthy self esteem tend to be motivated and positive. They feel able to take risks and effectively change aspects of their life and behaviour. They tend to be successful and happy and feel worthy and secure. Does this sound like you? Or does this sound like the you you would like to be?
Try the Self Esteem quiz to identify your level of self esteem and establish your own thoughts, feelings and behaviour patterns.
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