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Change Your Environment to Improve Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem and a lack of confidence can be caused by a number of things. Many people think that to fix low self-esteem, you have to look inside yourself. While it’s true that there are internal things that cause low self-esteem, there are also external factors that can contribute to lack of confidence. How to Change Your Environment to Improve Self-Esteem Instead of looking inside for all the reasons you’re not more confident or successful, let’s look at the space you live in. Ask yourself these questions and spend some time thinking about your answers. Are You Playing Small? Sometimes we feel small because we’re living small. This doesn’t mean…
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The First Steps to Improving Your Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is how you view yourself. It’s the lens you look through when you consider who you are. If you have low self-esteem, you may view yourself in a negative way. For example, instead of thinking about how you have the gift for communication, you see yourself as someone who just can’t shut up. Having good self-esteem allows you to value and be thankful for the gifts and talents you’ve been given, instead of berating yourself for what you don’t have. When you have low self-esteem, it’s easy to fixate on your flaws. But you don’t have to let low self-esteem destroy your confidence. There are simple steps to improving…