Few of us are as confident as we would like people to think we are, but sometimes the way we perceive ourselves can seriously affect how we live our lives.
You may not value yourself even if others do. At best it is unlikely you will fulfil your potential as a human being and at worst your lack of self esteem may result in serious mental health problems.
Self-Dislike can contribute to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress Symptoms
- Eating Disorders
Whereas high self esteem is correlated to overall life satisfaction.
The good news is that Self Esteem can be raised provided you are prepared to put in some effort on a daily basis. This can be done by recognizing and replacing self defeating thoughts with the help of an appropriately qualified counsellor.