Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. We all experience a lack confidence and negative feelings about ourselves at one time or another. When low self-esteem becomes a long-term problem, however, it can harm our mental health and day-to-day lives.
Healthy self-esteem means we tend to feel positive about ourselves and life in general. It makes us better able to deal with the ups and downs of life. But when our self-esteem is low, we tend to see ourselves and our lives in a more negative and critical light. We also feel less capable of facing the challenges of life, whether they be under personal, work or social circumstances.
While living with low self-esteem can make life less than pleasant, it’s very treatable. Mars and Venus Counseling is devoted to the care and comfort of every patient. He maintains a position at the forefront of advances in care and offers effective solutions.
If you have low self-esteem, you may hide yourself away from social situations, stop trying new things and avoid things you once found challenging. Avoiding challenging and difficult situations might make you feel safe in the short term, but in the long term, it can backfire by reinforcing your underlying doubts and fears. It teaches you that the only way to cope is by avoiding things.
Low self-esteem often begins in childhood. Our teachers, friends, siblings, parents and even the media send us positive and negative messages about ourselves. Perhaps you found it difficult to live up to other people's expectations of you. Personality can also play a part. Some people are just more prone to negative thinking, while others set impossibly high standards for themselves.
