Low self esteem

[butty_92]

I'm just not very confident around people and doing things as a whole. I've always been a very pessimistic person and small things really get me down. Any advice?

[deadzone]

i know how you feel, i have very low self esteem but what helped me was getting out their and doing things with others, doing something small will boost you self esteem.

[FullyAlive]

I have this problem I pretty much have no self esteem, and it's not fun. And I'm also very pessimistic.

It's really something you can only change yourself at the end of the day, you have to learn to appreciate yourself for who you are. You have friends right and family who love you? Do you honestly think they'd love you if you weren't worth it.

As for letting things get you down, that's a bad habit you've got yourself into. You could try just seeing things differently changing your perspective on things. But that's a lot easier said than done. Something I've found helps to keep me sane and not dwell on the bad things is for each day write down or just think about the bad things that happened, then think about the good things it can be anything, from receiving a compliment, to eating your favourite food, just make sure they are equal in number if not more than the bad things. Always list the good things last, so you end on a positive.

If things are really bad though, other than that you could consider professional help, I've found talking to people really helps.

[FearsomeEnder]

You have to force yourself to go out with your friends and enjoy yourself you will see when your out chilling with your friends everything is allright.

[XxMurderedKissesxX]

Do things that make u happy. Go shopping,wear ur fav outfit,grab ur fav movie and snack and chill with friends. Be around people that can make u smile. I know this might sound stupid,but everyone has something positive to say about themselves. Look in the mirror,confront urself. Name atleast one thing u can think of about urself that u like,and it will get u into a positive thinking mindset after awhile.

[Amaryllis]

Do you have any talents? Things you're proud of. I know you do. Because everyone's amazing in their own way. A part of your personality that people love? I have crappy self-esteem too. But you know... Like they say, if it quacks like a duck, swims like a duck and looks like a duck, it's probably a duck.

If you stand tall, act confident, smile, be brave, people will think you really are and when people do, you slowly will too. You are who you think you are. You are your own worst critic, really. Nobody can bring you down without your consent. That includes yourself.

Life is what you make it, always has been, always will be.

Love,
Faith And Trust

[butty_92]

Thanks for your excellent advice guys :yes: x