| Self esteem is one of the most essential ingredients | | | | the most prominent rows when you attend meetings.v |
| for human happiness. Positive self-esteem is important | | | | Use positive, encouraging language when you talk to |
| because when we experience it, we feel good about | | | | yourself and to others about yourself. Too many |
| ourselves and are more effective and productive. We | | | | people are their own worst enemy. Build yourself up |
| also will treat others in a more healthy and loving way. | | | | versus tearing yourself down.v Seek out positive and |
| Self-esteem is nourished by others (as well as | | | | motivated persons to have as friends and role models. |
| ourselves) recognizing our goodness and capabilities. | | | | Positive people act as buffers against the negative |
| When we, as adults, model good self-esteem to | | | | stress of life. Role models can teach you how to excel |
| children, we are teaching them how to be responsible | | | | faster towards your goals. They also can inspire you |
| for their own self-esteem. | | | | with hope that you can achieve what they have |
| Here are suggestions for developing positive | | | | achieved.v Smile. Give a smile to everyone you meet.v |
| self-esteem:v Improve your personal appearance and | | | | Set and follow through on personal goal plans. Keep |
| physical condition. This is one of the fastest ways to | | | | them in mind every day.v Give yourself positive |
| build your self confidence.v Stand straight, shoulders | | | | messages daily such as I can do it or I am a |
| back and walk with a relaxed but increased pace.v | | | | worthwhile person.v Expand your knowledge. Learn all |
| Set your own standards rather than comparing | | | | you can in areas of your interest. This can be your |
| yourself to others. Your mission is to be the best YOU | | | | career, your marriage, parenting skills and hobbies. |
| that you can be.v Respond with a simple thank you | | | | Knowledge can be powerful.v Learn to communicate |
| when given a compliment. Learn to receive positive | | | | your needs and feelings to others. |
| feedback from others.v Make a list of your good | | | | It is our responsibility to nurture ourselves. We also |
| qualities and what you have done that you are proud | | | | need to offer positive messages to others. Developing |
| of.v Give your name first when meeting someone | | | | positive self-esteem will improve the quality of our lives. |
| new. By introducing yourself, you develop a habit of | | | | When we feel good about ourselves, everyone |
| giving value to yourself as an individual.v Sit up front in | | | | benefits. |