Self-Improvement

Building Self-Esteem

Georgios Michael
3 min readJun 14, 2024

Remember including yourself too; it is a team journey.

Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash

Self-esteem is essential for our mental well-being and emotional connections, playing a critical role in our identity development. We must value ourselves to avoid excessive reliance on others for validation.

Understanding the deep connection between self-esteem and caring for others is not just a realization; it’s a key to maintaining healthy emotional relationships. Those who prioritize others over themselves need this understanding to grasp the true importance of self-esteem.

Respecting ourselves is an unmistakable factor in achieving and maintaining mental balance, empowering us to take control of our emotional well-being.

How do we take control?

It’s about tending to our physical and emotional needs, setting boundaries, and treating ourselves with kindness and respect. It’s about recognizing our worth and not settling for less than we deserve.

Simple acts, such as:

Seeing yourself as part of a community and treating others as you want to be treated, surrounding yourself with positive people, changing habits, setting goals, avoiding comparisons, and focusing on your strengths can lead to that control.

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