Self-esteem

Low Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem is the set of negative beliefs you have and low confidence within yourself. Low self-esteem involves the yearning of being approved by people other than yourself.

Causes of Low Self-Esteem

Causes of low self esteem can vary from person to person. Having researched many journals on self esteem, it is said it could have stemmed from child hood events and life experiences. It could be the outcome of broken down relationships and being abused.

As for fellow mummy bloggers, physical and lifestyle changes can impact the way you feel and think about yourself. A lack of motivation can be felt when seeing the physical changes in your body. Many women feel it from pregnancy as control of your own body is limited, stretch marks may form and the state of the body after giving birth may be unexpected.

Your pre-pregnancy clothes may still not be able to fit you and your maternity wear may be too lose as a cause of not having your bump anymore. This will soon pass! By the first six weeks had passed I had lost a lot of belly fat. By three months it was back to my normal size. Exercise was needed from here. Staying at home and having lack of sleep can affect your motivation and drive as you are completely thrown into the deep end of it! As months pass, it will be easier. Others suggest to attend playgroups to meet other mothers who may feel isolated. Or talk to someone close around you, letting things off your chest may be enough to make you feel better!

Low self esteem is not classed as a mental health issue but can be a factor impacting the state you are in. It can impact the relationships you have with close people around you as trust issues and negativity can cloud your daily thoughts as an outcome of low self esteem. As a cause of this, you could also develop depression.

Activities to gain back Self-Esteem

Activities to gain back self esteem include putting your drive and motivation back in gear.

Noting down what may make you feel down and how you can resolve this is a good way of getting into the nitty gritty of why you may have low self esteem. Writing it down can make it clearer for you as well.

Writing down a list of things you like about yourself could boost your esteem and realise you like more things about yourself than you think. This list doesn't have to just include your physical features but could include your talents as well.

Talking and writing down your thoughts.

Exercise, diet and sleeping well can also help.

Remember...

Self-esteem is down to you and your thoughts. Remember that selfesteem can only be found within yourself. Therefore, do not seek approval or happiness from others as you must find your drive and motivation to love yourself again. It will happen, but it will take time, and in your time is the best time :)

 

Written by Chic Toddlers. Posted with Blogsy.