Short messages on Self-esteem and body confidence issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Wherever you go, there You are. In every relationship and every situation, there You are again. You are always present with your Self.
If you feel something negative about yourself and someone else says it, do you think it must be true? Other people are NOT the authority on you – you are!
Be the difference that makes the difference. You have it within you.
Each child/young person may respond differently to experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse, some common long-term effects are: anxiety, depression, withdrawal, nightmares, bed wetting, low self esteem, aggressive behaviour, eating disorders, underachieving at school.
Don’t form your opinion of yourself based on what someone else thinks of you.
No matter how much progress you make there will always be the people who insist that whatever you’re trying to do is impossible. People aren’t always right :)
If you don’t want to do something that your friends want you to do, you can choose not to do it. You shouldn’t have to do anything that you don’t want to do. If they are really your friends they should respect you and not make you do things that make you uncomfortable.
We cannot control what other people do or say. If you cannot control it, don’t let it upset you. Take control of your own happiness by choosing how you let situations and people affect you emotionally.
Lack of independence when you think you have it can lower self-esteem. Remember you are rarely expected to do everything yourself; instead use your network to help out.
Some changes to appearance can boost your self-esteem and body image, and some changes may not be as effective. The key is to have realistic expectations about how much changing your appearance can change how you feel about yourself.