When you have healthy self-esteem, you feel good about yourself and see yourself as deserving the respect of others. When you have low self-esteem, you put little value on your opinions and ideas. You might constantly worry that you aren't good enough.
What are the 4 signs of low self esteem?
Signs of low self-esteem include:
- saying negative things and being critical about yourself.
- joking about yourself in a negative way.
- focusing on your negatives and ignoring your achievements.
- blaming yourself when things go wrong.
- thinking other people are better than you.
- thinking you don't deserve to have fun.
How do you know if you have high self-esteem?
Possible Signs of High Self-Esteem
- Inviting intimacy. I'm not talking about sex. ...
- Actively seeking work you enjoy. ...
- Valuing honesty in self and others. ...
- Accepting responsibility for the quality of your life. ...
- Caring about your physical health. ...
- Liking children. ...
- Avoiding self-destructive behaviors. ...
- Taking calculated risks.
