In this document, you'll get some advice and how to become confident and raise your self-esteem.

1. Raising low self-esteem and becoming self-confident
We all have times when we lack confidence and do not feel good about ourselves.
But when low self-esteem becomes a long-term problem, it can have a harmful effect on our
mental health and our day-to-day lives.
What is self-esteem?
The way we view ourselves is what we call our self-esteem.
When our self-esteem is strong, we are more likely to feel good about ourselves and about life
in general. It improves our capacity to handle the ups and downs of life.
When our self-esteem is low, we have a tendency to have a more pessimistic and critical view
of ourselves and our lives. We also experience a decrease in our capacity to meet life's
problems.
What triggers a low sense of self?
Childhood is frequently the beginning of low self-esteem. We receive signals about ourselves
from our parents, teachers, friends, siblings, and even the media, which can be both positive
and negative.
The message that you are not good enough is the one that sticks with you, for some reason.
It might have been challenging for you to live up to your own or other people's expectations of
you.
Self-esteem can be negatively impacted by stress and challenging life circumstances, such as a
serious illness or a loss.
Personality may also be important. Some people simply think more negatively, while others
have unrealistic expectations of themselves.
How do we get affected by poor self-esteem?
Low self-esteem or confidence can cause you to withdraw from social situations, cease doing
new activities, and steer clear of difficult situations.
Avoiding demanding and difficult events may make you feel protected in the short term.
This can have negative effects in the long run because it confirms your underlying concerns
and doubts. It instills in you the harmful notion that the only effective coping mechanism is
avoidance.
Living with low self-esteem can be detrimental to mental health and result in issues like
anxiety and sadness.
Unhealthy habits like smoking and binge drinking can be formed as a coping mechanism.

2. How to have a positive sense of self
Finding and challenging your self-limiting beliefs is the first step to improving your self-esteem.
You can persuade yourself, for instance, that "nobody cares" about you or that you are "too
foolish" to seek for a new job.
Start taking note of these unfavorable ideas and writing them down on paper or in a journal.
When did you initially begin to think these thoughts?
Write some evidence that refutes these unfavorable assumptions next, such as "My sister calls
for a talk every week" or "I'm particularly brilliant at cryptic crosswords."
Other positive attributes to list include "I'm kind," "I'm a fantastic cook," and "I'm someone
others trust."
Include some positive remarks that others have said about you as well.
Make a list of at least 5 good things, and keep adding to it. After that, place your list in a visible
location. You will be able to keep telling yourself that everything is fine.
Because of what happened when you were growing up, you might not feel confident right
now, but we can all change how we perceive ourselves as we age.
Other strategies for boosting poor self-esteem
Here are some additional easy methods that could improve your self-esteem.
Recognize your strengths
Everyone has a skill they are good at, whether it is cooking, singing, solving riddles, or being a
friend. We also have a tendency to love what we are good at, which can lift our spirits.
Here is a useful video on how to identify your strengths:
https://uii.io/Strentghs
Build wholesome connections
If you notice that some people tend to make you feel unhappy, try to spend less time with
them or express your feelings to them directly.
Try to establish connections with pleasant and appreciative individuals.
Take care of yourself.
Being patient with yourself when you feel like criticizing yourself is an important part of being
kind to yourself.
Consider what you would say to a friend in a comparable circumstance. We frequently offer
ourselves much worse counsel than we do to others.

3. Here’s a video showing how to be more caring about yourself:
https://uii.io/luvurself
Become more assertive
In order to be forceful, one must respect the needs and opinions of others and demand the
same in return.
One tactic is to observe aggressive behavior in others and imitate it.
Pretending to be someone you're not is not the point. It involves learning advice from role
models and letting your true self shine.
Learn how to be assertive in a short video:
https://uii.io/assertiveness
It’s ok to say "no"
Low self-esteem makes it common for people to feel forced to answer yes to requests from
others, even when they don't truly want to.
You run the danger of feeling overworked, resentful, angry, and depressed.
Saying no generally does not damage relationships. Until they receive the point, it can be
beneficial to keep declining, but in different ways.
Learn to say no in a polite manner video:
https://uii.io/itsoktosayno
Set a goal for yourself.
Everybody experiences anxiety or fear when taking action. However, those who have a good
sense of self-worth do not allow these emotions to keep them from trying new things or
tackling obstacles.
Make a goal for yourself, such as signing up for a fitness class or attending a social event. Your
self-esteem will rise as a result of reaching your objectives.
A short video showing how to achieve your goals
https://uii.io/setgoals