Self-Esteem
Self-esteem describes a person’s overall sense of self-worth and personal value. Self-esteem plays a significant role in many parts of our life including work or school, interpersonal relationships, and our own psychological well-being.
Some signs of healthy self-esteem include:
- Expressing your needs
- Feeling confident
- Having a positive outlook on life
- Being assertive
- Seeing your overall strengths and weaknesses and accepting them
- Knowing the difference between confidence and arrogance
Some signs of low self-esteem include:
- Finding it difficult to express needs
- Focusing on weaknesses
- Frequently experiencing shame, depression, or anxiety
- Having a negative outlook on life
- Having an intense fear of failure
- Having trouble accepting positive feedback
- Trouble being assertive
- Struggling with confidence
How can you increase self-esteem?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) or Schema-focused therapy, can all help individuals to improve self-esteem.
Do you feel like you’re suffering from low self-esteem? Contact us to see how we can help.
