Develop Your Self-Esteem

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Strong self-esteem is the foundation of good relationships, including your relationship with yourself! The good news is that many of the activities of a Year of Personal Growth help to develop self-esteem!

MIND

• Set and accomplish realistic goals
• List your strengths in a SWOT analysis
• Create a vision board and visualize success (see also How to Build Self-Esteem)
• Keep a success file and remind yourself of your achievements
• Reward yourself for accomplishments
• Focus on personal development

HEART

• Develop supportive relationships
• Set boundaries
• Know what you control
• Know your rights and responsibilities
• Accept responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions
• Be involved in activities in the community
• Be aware of feelings and express them responsibly
• Realize if you are here, you are loved

BODY

• Improve your posture and practice power poses to stand tall
• Practice self-care activities
• Learn how to handle stress with deep breathing and other coping skills
• Plan fun and relaxing activities for yourself

SOUL

• Act as if you are self-confident
• Uplift yourself with kindness and positive self-talk
• Meet your healthy needs
• Forgive yourself when you make a mistake
• Ask for help when you need it

Book: “The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem” by Nathaniel Brandon

Practice THE SIX PILLARS OF SELF-ESTEEM
1. The Practice of Living Consciously
2. The Practice of Self-Acceptance
3. The Practice of Self-Responsibility
4. The Practice of Self-Assertiveness
5. The Practice of Living Purposefully
6. The Practice of Personal Integrity

TOOLS

• Watch Amy Cuddy TED Talk on body language
• Listen to Guided Meditation by Tara Brach
• Listen to audio “Whispers of Love” words by don Miguel Ruiz, author of the Four Agreements
• Listen to audio Unhelpful Thinking

This is one of the weekly activities for a Year of Personal Development.

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