Develop Your Self-Esteem

Social – Activity: Develop Your Self-Esteem

Good relationships start with people whose self-esteem is strong. The good news is that many of the activities of a Year of Personal Growth help to develop self-esteem:

• List your strengths in a SWOT analysis
• Keep a success file and remind yourself of your achievements
• Set and accomplish realistic goals
• Use positive self-talk
• Develop supportive relationships
• Be involved in activities in the community
• Be aware of feelings and express them responsibly
• Accept responsibility for your thoughts, feelings and actions
• Meet your healthy needs
• Plan fun and relaxing activities for yourself
• Reward yourself for accomplishments
• Forgive yourself when you make a mistake
• Ask for help when you need it
• Know your rights and responsibilities
• Act as if you are self-confident
• Stand tall
• Learn how to handle stress
• Visualize success
• Focus on developing personally

Realize if you are here, you are loved. 

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

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

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