What Is Self Esteem By Geraldine Chery

Self esteem is the relaitonship you have with yourself and others. It is the following:

- How you see yourself

- How you treat yourself

- How you allow others to treat you

- How you present yourself

- How you talk about yourself

- How you talk about others

- How you take care of yourself

- How you take care of others

- How you engage yourself

- How you engage others

- How you define your worth

- In essence, it is how you LOVE and ACCEPT your attitude, values, and behaviors when you look in the mirror, when you face yourself. It is who you see when you look in the mirrow.

To boost your self-esteem or have a sence of positive self-image, you start by loving your essence; yourself. Take a look at the following comitments you need to make to YOURSELF to move toward a path of positive self-image; therefore, a positive self-esteem.

3. Respect yourself

4. Know your realities

5. Set clear boundaries for yourself and for people in your life

6. Surround yourselve with people who are positive influences

7. Smile at yourself in the mirror  

8. learn to say "No"

9. Forgive yourself

10. Limit your apologies 

11. Accept compliments without criticizing yourself

12. Have a mentor for growth time

13.  Regularly give thanks for all of your blessings.

13. Trust in yourslef and your ability to take care of yourself

14. Be kind to others without sacrificing your own needs

15.Take responsibility for your life and actions.

16. Love yourself to the best of your ability (take care)

17. Set goals for yourself

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Remember that self-love breeds positive self-esteem; and self-esteem is ultimately the relationship you have with yourself and others.

Team Ghery