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how do i improve my self-esteem?

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Be good, and learn!: There are many ways to have healthy self-esteem. Most agree that there are two broad components to self-esteem: (1) the view that I am a worthwhile or good person; and (2) the view that I have some competence (i know things or know how to do things). If people continue to strive to be virtuous or good and to learn and develop skills they will tend to have a positive self-concept. Striving is key.

Question 2

what can i do to boost self-esteem?

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Help someone daily: I firmly believe that one of the best ways to help self-esteem is to make sure that not a day in your life passes that you do not reach out to say something kind to someone else or help someone else. I think if you start there you willl find your self-esteem will start to lift. Also make sure that you are very centered in your spirituality. Volunteering to help.  Cognitive behavioral therapy can help as can most forms of psychotherapy. If you are in a depression please get professional help from a psychiatrist or your family practitioner if medication is necessary. Include a healthy dose of laughter in your life daily. Learn the joy of laughing at yourself as you learn to not take yourself so seriously. Also do something every day to make yourself feel better.

Question 3

what can i do to better my self esteem?

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Act on values: Act according to your values, time after time.  Set small goals, and meet them.  Break larger goals down into doable portions, and get there step by step.  As you live up to your own values and goals, your view of yourself becomes more positive.  "i am a person who gets up and gets a shower in the morning."  "i pay my bills on time, " etc. Avoid those who belittle you. Psychotherapy helps too!

Question 4

is there a medical term for self-esteem?

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Not likely: Insofar as I know, self-esteem is not a medical issue, it is an emotional one. Find a recommended therapist to discuss where your question comes from, so to speak, what self-esteem means to you. If you have poor self-esteem, medications alone cannot cure it. If medications are warranted, as in the cases of anxiety or depression, psychotherapy is highly recommended.

Question 5

why does my self-esteem change so often?

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Changes: Self esteem is a result of how one interprets the environment as it applies to the person.  As different things happen we reassess ourselves.  My guess is that you do not have a solid understanding or your particular strengths and weaknesses.  You may need counseling to clarify these and feel better about yourself.

Question 6

what are some ways to improve self esteem?

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Self esteem: Comes from doing things you're proud of and not distorting or denigrating your accomplishments, abilities and basic human worth.  If you haven't done anything you think is worthwhile, then do something.  If you think negatively and distort or denigrate your accomplishments, abilities or basic worth as a human being, a mental health professional can help you learn to change that.

Question 7

what factors affect a child's self-esteem?

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Self-esteem: Several, such as achievement, insecurity, mood, motivation, confidence, self-image, communication, parenting, illness, support system, etc.

Question 8

what can i do to get a higher self esteem?

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Self esteem: Comes from doing things you're proud of and not distorting or denigrating your accomplishments, abilities and basic human worth.  If you haven't done anything you think is worthwhile, then do something.  If you think negatively and distort or denigrate your accomplishments, abilities or basic worth as a human being, a mental health professional can help you learn to change that.

Question 9

does self-esteem affect intellectual health?

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Positive self esteem: helps emotional, physical and intellectual health and well being. Negative self esteem does the opposite.

Question 10

how to build self confidence and self esteem?

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Easy...maybe not. : Confidence and self-esteem are built by repeated action, i.e. By repeatedly doing things that build your confidence and self-esteem, generally speaking, repeated actions in the social arena are more likely to build self-esteem. E.G., getting better at public speaking is more likely to build confidence and self-esteem than getting better at sudoku.

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