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Maria Kozureva

Self Esteem and Confidence

Self-confidence and self-esteem are frequently used interchangeably. They are, nevertheless, extremely dissimilar. Self-esteem is related to our sense of self and how we interact with the outside world, whereas self-confidence is a measure of our belief in our own talents. People frequently go in the wrong direction when these two phrases are confusing, seeking self-esteem through their accomplishments or abilities.


Self-confidence and self-esteem do not necessarily go hand in hand. It is completely conceivable to have high self-esteem and low self-confidence. A professional athlete or famous person, for instance, could have high self-confidence in their skills but poor self-esteem and doubt their value. However, having self-assurance in certain aspects of our lives may contribute to raising our sense of self-worth generally, enabling us to work on both at once.


Low self-confidence can lead to:


communication issues

communication issues

social anxiety

lack of assertiveness


Your low self-esteem may cause you to:


contemplate self-deprecating thoughts

believe that your negative thoughts are always true

believe that your negative thoughts are always true

ignore your successes and talents

focus on your flaws and failures while ignoring your successes and strengths prepare for the worst

avoid challenges or situations where you might be judged by others

Think that you don't deserve to enjoy yourself or have fun.


Regardless of the circumstance, increasing your self-acceptance makes you feel good about both yourself and other people.


Everyone errs occasionally. When you work on accepting who you are, you can: Recognize that mistakes are a necessary part of learning, and look for opportunities to modify or find new approaches to handle problems. Be honest with yourself about your actions and work to improve them without criticizing yourself.


Pay attention to events or ideas that boost or undermine your sense of self-worth.


Identify your accomplishments, skills, and talents. Include everything you're proud of, no matter how tiny, and be honest about it. Consider their significance to you and the reasons they are significant to you. Consider what you would like to alter or enhance about yourself and how you can go about doing so.


Be mindful of the terminology you employ when describing or conversing with yourself. We frequently show kindness and generosity toward others while being less so toward ourselves.


Become aware of and aware of your inner critic. Pay attention to the messages that help you appreciate yourself, and ignore those that encourage you to doubt your worth or your capacity. By using affirmations and constructive self-talk, reprogram your thought process.


Get better at stating your needs. Saying no to things you don't want or asking others for what you want shouldn't make you feel bad.


To increase your sense of confidence and self-worth, you might decide that you need to make changes in your life. Consider what you can modify to enhance your perception of yourself. You might wish to change your relationships, work, studies, or career, for instance, or you might want to learn new abilities.


Create a plan to enable you to: choose particular objectives that will test you and divide each objective into manageable chunks, building on your progress at each one. Spend time with those that accept you as you are. Avoid those who are always negative or critical, but don't cut yourself off from real social interaction. As you work on increasing your self-esteem and self-confidence, celebrate your accomplishments.


Spend some time rewarding yourself with the experiences and pursuits you enjoy. If you can, explain your plans to a trusted buddy. Their support and input on the adjustments you're making could be a tremendous help.


You can encourage others to believe in their own value and potential.



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