Poor self-esteem has devastating effects. It can lead to poor performance at school for children, and at work for adults. Self-esteem is critical in developing basic personal skills. When self-esteem is lacking, it can truly create a terrible life for a person.

If you have suffered from low self-esteem for some time, you should know that raising your self-esteem is something that must be worked on continuously. You will not notice a quick, overnight change. But if you stick with it, you can build up your self-esteem. Here are some pointers to give yourself quick shots of self-esteem:

  • Do something nice for yourself. Have you been admiring a new outfit for a few weeks, but keep telling yourself that you aren’t worthy of such a beautiful thing? Do you often give of yourself and your time to others, but rarely do anything nice for you? Turn the tables and do something special for yourself today.
  • Forget about what others might be saying about you. In all truthfulness, when you think someone is talking about you, they very well could not be. When you start to feel a bit paranoid about what others might say or think about you, remind yourself that only what you say and do matters. You can’t change other’s opinions, but you can control what you do.
  • Reward yourself for having done a nice job. Many people with low self-esteem go out of their way to help others because they seek recognition and acceptance from their peers. Don’t keep waiting for others to acknowledge your good deeds. Return the favor to yourself the next time.
  • Create your personal mission statement. Just knowing who you are, what your personal values are, and what you stand for can create a sense of pride in yourself. Take some time to write out your own personal mission statement, then pull it out and re-read it frequently.
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