No matter how you perceive your looks, how smart you are, how wealthy you are, how many friends you have: you can build up your self-esteem because it’s up to you to give yourself value.
Whilst having low self-esteem is not your fault, recognise that self-esteem is a product of your mind. It’s in your hands to change it and improve it until it is something that comes naturally to you. It will simply be who you are.
Much as it may feel like it, your problem is not the biggest. Other people have lived through it. Your situation is not impossible to solve.
by Raúl Pérez.
June, 28th of 2013. That is the date when I last wrote for Respect Yourself, I talked about agoraphobia, not as an expert but as a mere sufferer, I was just a 17 years old boy who got the chance of sharing some words about what I had to deal with everyday. And here I am now, a 20 years old man who’s turning 21 this August.
If someone has a problem but hasn’t asked for advice, try listening, conveying empathy and asking questions so they can tap into their own immense personal resources.
After acknowledging an initial disappointment, choose to be optimistic and grateful for what you have. You don’t always get your first choice, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to love your 7th.
by therapist Catherine Knibbs.
Firstly, what are those? And how is this banter a ‘bit of fun?’
Stress is a natural part of a hard work, but it doesn’t have to cripple you. Take a break, breathe, and slowly work through it.
If tidying up seems a large and daunting task, start small by tackling the current clutter a room at a time. Prevent future build-up by using the mantra “Don’t put it down, put it away”.
Some people feel weighed down when their home is untidy or cluttered, or embarrassed to invite people around. Making and actioning a plan to get rid of clutter and tidy up can lift your mood.