Low Self Esteem
Difficulties We Work With
What is Low Self Esteem?
Self-esteem is the way you view yourself as a person. Sometimes, we might also use the term self-confidence, self-concept, or self-worth.
As humans, we can occasionally feel negatively about ourselves, when we think we could have done better or if we are unhappy with our appearance. Individuals who experience low self-esteem will feel negatively towards themselves in several areas of life and will be ongoing. They also may tend to also speak to themselves in a negative, harsh and critical way.
Individuals who experience low self-esteem may constantly question themselves and will have reduced confidence in school or their workplace, in their relationships, and generally in their everyday life.
Although low self-esteem looks different for everyone, some common experiences are:
- Believing that others are better than you
- Difficulty expressing your needs
- Focusing on your weaknesses
- Frequently experiencing fear, self-doubt or worry
- Having a negative outlook on life, or feeling a lack of control
- Experiencing an intense fear of failure
- Difficulty accepting positive feedback
- Difficulty saying no and setting boundaries
- Putting other people’s needs before your own
- Difficulty feeling confident
Low self-esteem can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety, and one may experience challenges in pursuing goals and maintaining healthy relationships.
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