Ways to Improve Self Esteem

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Ways to improve self esteem: Each day take a few minutes and tell yourself that you are important. Remind yourself that no one is perfect. Everyone is a work in progress.

People with healthy self-esteem make time to engage in activities that are fun, relaxing, and meaningful. Also, they value their physical and emotional health. Below is a list of suggestions to assist you in this process of increasing your self-esteem.

Schedule time for yourself and participate in a variety of cultural, physical, and community activities
Work on letting go of your perfectionism and changing all –or- nothing thinking
Hire someone to help you with laundry or housework (if financially feasible)
Learn how to say “no”
Creating your private space in the house (such as a study)
Schedule time with people who appear to have a healthy self-esteem. Having positive role models helps the learning process
Make and keep doctors appointments for yourself (dentist, gynecologist, urologists, family practioners, primary care doctors)
Realize that being independent does not mean never needing help
Hire a babysitter to watch your kids so you can go on a date with your significant other or so that you are able to go out with your friends
Ask your partner neighbor, parents, or a babysitter to watch the kids so that you can have some personal time to yourself
Realize you don’t have to solve everyone else’s problems
Nurture yourself by taking time for a warm bath
Remember that exercise releases natural chemicals that contribute to feelings of relaxation and pleasure
Schedule a professional massage
Remember that if you always give to others and not to yourself most likely you will end up feeling angry and resentful
Realize that you are a important person

by Jill Cohen, M.S.W., LCSW