How do i get high self esteem

It’s not all about looks. I know, you’ve probably heard that a lot before. But, if you are a good person, and friendly to everyone they won’t have much of a reason to dislike you. Nobody is perfect. You just have to accept yourself the way …

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Um, don’t listen to them. Stop listening to the mean things and start listening to the compliments. Don’t go looking for sympathy or you’ll feel like you deserve it more. Quit feeling sorry for yourself. Find some like-minded people. Realis…

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believe in yourself

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Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

What does it mean for one to have high or low self-esteem?

Q: I just never really fully got a concept of high self-esteem and low self-esteem.For example, what requires one to have low Self-esteem/high self-esteem?Actual examples/scenarios/etc would help.

A: low esteem people usually think there fat ugly and worthless. They feel like teh can’t accomplish anythingWhile high esteem people like the way they look, and usually feel important. There both pretty much teh exact opposite of the other.

What should I do to keep my self-esteem high?

Q: I have a high self-esteem. I just want to know how I can keep it that way,because when I grow up I want to be an actress/singer and I don’t want the critics to lower my self-esteem. What should I don to practice keeping my self-esteem high?

A: Positive thinking and positive self-talk. Also, when you feel your self esteem slipping, do something you know you are good at. Make sure you put more stock in what you think about yourself than what others think of you (within reason)

How can we encourage high self esteem in the public school?

Q: Right so kids/teenagers these days are more depressed then ever, they are saying they hate life, they want to die and are crying all the time :(How can we encourage high self esteem and make them feel good about themselves?Should we take out some unimportant classes (history, PE and geography) and replace it with Happiness time?In this class the students will all comment on each other and make each other happy.

A: At my old school we had Be the change day, where we would go and promote ant bulling and the teachers would talk about hard things they went through(like ones father was an abusive alcoholic) and how it got better. We did games and it made it easier for kids be able to come to there teachers if they needed help. I was really depressed my freshman year and when teachers asked what was wrong and told me I could be doing so much better in their because I’m a smart girl, it was embarrassing. Teachers should talk from their personal expierences with out preaching.