i-Teen-Believe in Yourself

The root of the word self-esteem comes from the word self-image. Self-image is an image we make ourselves in our heads that gives us a self-evaluation of how good, or how bad, we think we are.

It’s that inner voice that says you are so fat. You are so ugly. You are too tall. You are too stupid. You’ll never do well unless ‘

The reason self-esteem is important is it shapes our lives. We are constantly judging ourselves, making assessments on our successes and failures. People who have high self-esteem tend to have better relationships with friends and family because people feel safer with people who are secure with themselves. They also tend to live happier and healthier lives because they have a more positive outlook on life.

If you know it’s all going to be OK whether you ace the test or that person likes you, you have the confidence to attempt the things you desire. You study for a test in confidence, you approach those people in assuredness.

People with lower self-esteem stray away from the things they desire because they are afraid they will not be good enough, they will never be happy. Self-esteem is built on the feedback you get from those around you.

For example, the adults, mentors, peers, and teachers around you say things about how they perceive you constantly, and after a while of hearing the same judgment we begin to believe the comments, the positive and the negative feedback.

You will notice the people with higher self-confidence have people who believe in them because they believe in themselves. People with lower self-esteem are usually limited on friends, or try to stay alone. People with high self-confidence are successful; people with low self-confidence will never feel like they truly succeed.

Do you want to feel like you’re on top of the world? Invincible. Accepted, wanted, and loved? Believe in yourself because once you accept yourself, others can start accepting you. Be bold, be confident, and be in control of your self-esteem.