How to Improve Your Self-Esteem

Take steps to raise your self-esteem and feel better about who you are.

Things You'll Need

• Self-esteem Books

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Instructions

• 1

  Take stock of your strengths. Review what you are good at and tasks you excel at.

• 2

  Think of things you can do or projects you can undertake that use and develop these strengths.

• 3

  Reflect honestly on your weaknesses - but instead of dwelling on how lazy, mean, disorganized or passive you are, commit to change. Brainstorm specific things you can do to overcome the flaws you believe you have.

• 4

  Survey your environment. Is a friend, family member or co-worker criticizing you unjustly? Distance yourself from this person or resolve not to let his or her opinion affect you.

• 5

  Act confidently. People will sense your self-confidence and respond positively to you, strengthening your image and self-image all at once.