How to Boost your Self-Esteem

Stepping into a healthier lifestyle can be simple and fun. You don’t need a ton of willpower. And you don’t have to stop eating all your favorite foods, or give up having a good time, or begin exercising two hours a day.

Just follow three simple guidelines:

1. Take small steps,

2. Be kind to yourself, and

 3. Enjoy the process. As you gradually make small,positive changes, you’ll notice a big difference in both your health and your happiness.

Tips

• 1. Think positively
• 2. Focus on your achievements and skills
• 3. Try not to follow other peoples ideas or trends
• 4. Acknowledge and enjoy your accomplishments, big or small
• 5. Make a list of all the things you like about yourself
• 6. Be kind to yourself
• 7. Forgive yourself if something doesn’t go to plan
• 8. Avoid comparing yourself to others
• 9. Try not to set unrealistic standards for yourself
• 10. Focus on your strengths
• 11. Change your inner voice from negative to constructive (eg. from ‘I’ve got crap hair’ to ‘I’m having a bad hair day - hopefully tomorrow will be better)
• 12. Accept yourself – the way you feel, look and everything you’ve done
• 13. If someone is not being a good friend – walk away
• 14. Get active – exercise quite literally makes you feel good as the brain releases chemicals called endorphins which reduce stress and anxiety
• 15. Spend time looking after yourself, doing nice things for you
• 16. Learn from mistakes
• 17. Take opportunities and try new things
• 18. Set some boundaries for people in your life (eg. I won’t accept people being rude to me
• 19. Give your opinion confidently
• 20. Spend time with people who respect and listen to you