SELF ESTEEM AND PERFORMANCE

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Self eSteem, usually referred to as self confidence refers to the respect and faith that an individual has for himself and in himself. Basically, it is a personal perception of self worth.

Everyday, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable especially when there seems to be no help forthcoming from any angle. Our level of self confidence determines how we react to these seemingly insurmountable obstacles and challenges.

Self confidence also determines how we relate with others. For instance, low self esteem is usually the main cause of inferiority complex and jealousy and extremely high self esteem could lead to superiority complex.

It is clear cut that a man needs to believe in himself and his ability to perform before he can make any progress in any given task. For this reason, this belief in one's self is as important as the skill required to perform such a task.

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BOOSTING SELF-ESTEEM

We have established that self-confidence is as important to performance of a given task as the skill required for completing the task.

The following tips should help boost your self esteem.

1. Know and believe that we are all created equal. It is our actions that determine what we will become in life.
2. Know and believe that challenges are not walls but obstacles. Take them as tests and pass them.
3. Know and believe that no condition is permanent. You can change your condition yourself, it's a matter of taking action
4. Know that no one is an island of knowledge. We all have our areas of specialty.
5. Know and belief that if others can do it, you can do it too.
6. Learn to try. You can't win if you don't try
7. Have faith in your own ability. Don't doubt yourself.
8. Set realistic goals and make sure you achieve them. It boosts your belief in yourself
9. Be yourself. Don't try to be like somebody else.
10. Know and believe that you are competing against yourself and no one else. Strive to become a better person today than you were yesterday.

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