Self - Esteem Techniques

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses how one of the central aspects that underlies and provides the foundations for many techniques that foster self-esteem is developing the ability to "like yourself". According to the paper, a low self - esteem can be the result of many causes, both psychological and sociological. The paper further discusses how society sometimes provides images and estimations of self-hood and achievement which are difficult to attain. This can often result in a sense of comparative failure which is reflected in a poor sense of self-esteem.

Outline:
Introduction
Visualization and Affirmation
Further Practical Techniques

From the Paper:

"In essence the strengthening of self-confidence lies in the ability to realize the uniqueness of one's individual self and to not continually compare yourself to others. As one author on the subject states; "In order to have high self-esteem, students need to recognize, respect, and celebrate personal uniqueness." (Halliday, 1999, p. 51 ) Therefore, a central aspect of visualization and self-awareness techniques is self - acceptance. This also includes the acceptance of weaknesses as well as strengths and personal abilities. " Students need to feel competent in order to have self-esteem, but they also need to accept their own weaknesses and limitations. "(Halliday, 1999, p. 51 )
Another technique which is related to the positive aspects of self-awareness is the realization that you are not alone and that many people suffer from self-esteem issues. This sense of relativity also helps to place the elements creating the lack of self - esteem into perspective. "You can begin by accepting that you are certainly not alone. Masses of people have this problem." ( Webber C. )"

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