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January 14, 2009
SELF – ESTEEM
Criticism of personality or character leads to negative feelings about oneself.”
Qualities that one should possess to strengthen self-esteem
1. A Positive Approach
A positive approach in life ensures success and happiness . A positive person is never daunted by failures or competitions because he is confident about himself and failures bring out the best in him . He is a hard working soul and never gets deterred by irrational thoughts that are responsible for triggering off negative feelings like anger , depression and despair He. believes that “to every dark cloud there is a silver lining” and strikes back with much more self-confidence only to emerge successful.
2. Realistic Attitude person with a strong self esteem is confident but not over confident. He does not believe in building castles in the air. He is down to earth and believes in hard work and knows for sure – “what he wants in life, whether the field he has chosen suits his capabilities, his taste, his qualifications- In short, what we call a realistic approach to life.
3. Self-Confidence
An individual with a strong self esteem exudes confidence. He never feels insecure in the face of tough competition and has the heart to appreciate if he comes across a better person. At the same time he never doubts his capabilities. After a failure, they do not probe a futile questions, “I should not have made that statement” or ” will he like me?” Or condemn himself for minor mistakes.
4. Learn To Appreciate Others
A person with a weak self esteem likes to criticize and condemn others. Their discouraging nature not only irritates people but also makes them unpopular. Instead of appreciating a positive gesture they always try to find fault with others .On the other hand , a person with a strong self esteem appreciates people, their views and never makes fun of others . They are warm and do not miss an opportunity to offer a sincere note of thanks for even the smallest of tasks. Try this and you will notice that this small technique makes life easier . You will definitely feel better after making others feel good or cared for.
5. Learn To Smile Genuinely
For all those who have not really smiled for quite sometime- Life is indeed quite tough and frustrating in one way or the other . But remember laugh and the whole world laughs with you, weep and you weep all alone. Let us begin with just a smile.
6. Learn To Communicate That You “Really Care”
Human beings tend to take themselves and their near and dear ones for granted . As parents, as children , as friends, we take each other very lightly, depending on one another but at the same time ignoring their very existence . This creates a stillness, a kind of monotony in life.
