SELF ESTEEM WITH PRECIOUS

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WELCOME AGAIN TO REAL-LIFE TALK WITH PRECIOUS...WE KEEP IT REAL!
THE MAIDEN EDITION WAS GREAT AND IT KEEPS GETTING BETTER.
TODAY WE WOULD BE DISCUSSING SELF ESTEEM.

Precious, I have a low self esteem and i feel bad about myself...I don't know how to interact with people anymore and find it hard to enjoy the things that I like...Please i need help - anonymous

A GOOD SELF ESTEEM IS GOOD FOR YOU SO WE WOULD BE DEALING WITH SOLVING THE CHALLENGE OF LOW SELF ESTEEM.
THE TOPIC OF SELF ESTEEM IS ONE THAT CUTS ACROSS BOARD FROM THE ELITES TO THE COMMON MAN, THE STARS AND THE FANS' WHALES AND MINNOW...SIMPLY EVERYONE!

Research has shown key differences between individuals with high and low self-esteem. For example, people with high self-esteem focus on growth and improvement, whereas people with low self-esteem focus on not making mistakes in life. (Silverstone & Salsali, 2003).

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WHAT IS SELF ESTEEM

Our self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It is your opinion of yourself.
Simply, i call it how you estimate yourself, the value you place on yourself and how you percieve your worth.

Generally speaking, Everyone lacks confidence occasionally but people with low self-esteem are mostly unhappy or unsatisfied with themselves.

CAUSES OF LOW SELF ESTEEM

These are some major causes:

• Stressful and Tragic events such as emotional breakdown or financial problems.

• Violent or abusive relationships.

• An unhappy chaildhood due to very critical parents, guardians or teachers.

• Poor academic performance which could result in lack of confidence

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SYMPTOMS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF LOW SELF ESTEEM

• Lack of self confidence.

• Withdrawal in socialization.

• Reluctance to take on challenges.

• Reluctance to put yourself first or trust your own opinion

• Expecting little out of life for yourself.

• Anxiety and emotional turmoil.

• Depression and sadness.

• Eating disorders.

• Inability to accept or appreciate compliments.

• Accentuating the negative.

• Exaggerated concern over what you imagine other people think.

• Treating yourself badly but NOT other people.

• Worrying whether you have treated others badly.

BUILDING YOU ESTEEM

Since self-esteem is strongly related to how you view and react to the things that happen in your life, here are some suggestions to build your self esteem, the rest will be discussed during the show;

1. Stop worrying – This is the primary advice i give, ‘worry’ is simply fretting about the future. First, accept that you can’t see or change the future and this will help to keep your thoughts in the here-and-now and give you some peace and tranquility.

2. Acknowledge the positive – This means instead of always focusing on the negatives, acknowledge the positives. For example, accept compliments and positive comments about you and do not ignore your positive qualities.

3. Let go of the past – Learn to concentrate on living in the present rather than nursing old disappointments and hurts.
   Open your heart to new opportunities and relationships.

It's not just about Positive Thinking!

TONIGHT WE WOULD BE DISCUSSING OTHER WAYS TO BUILD YOUR SELF ESTEEM.

REAL-LIFE TALK WITH PRECIOUS
EVERY TUESDAY, 8PM [20:00 GMT] ON THE NAIJA PIDGIN DISCORD CHANNEL.
See you tonight!

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