Gender Equality and women's rights have been hot topics in the news for the past year. Another area that has been receiving huge attention is improving women's self-esteem. There have been countless videos created by highly influential women, and I absolutely love this movement.
Clearly this is an issue that so many girls and women of all ages face, and it is important to realize that the change you make in the world begins on the inside. So, let's all start with improving the way we talk about ourselves.
Here are some tips for improving your self-talk.
- When you wake up in the morning, start your day by reminding yourself of your worth. Remind yourself to never settle or contradict your values and standards, for the sake of fitting in.
- Pick out your 5 greatest "flaws," and reassure yourself of the ways you can view them in a more positive light.
- Don't let anything people say or think of you sway the way you feel about yourself. The only opinion that matters is your own.
- Don't limit yourself. You are as strong as you believe you are.
- Remember: Baby Steps. Improving how you feel about yourself won't happen overnight. You are working on breaking down potentially years of damage. It can be done, but that requires patience.
- If you see yourself making progress but people are trying to drag you down, let them go. You don't need negative energy in your life, and if people can't be happy for you, you don't need them at all.
- Stop comparing yourself. Are there people out there more beautiful than you? Maybe, but that doesn't make you any less beautiful or unique. Sometimes you need to realize that, just because someone seems cooler, prettier, funnier, smarter, etc. it doesn't mean that you are any less of those things.
- Learn to love yourself before you expect someone else to. I know we hear these words all of the time, but they are so true. It is extremely hard to be in a relationship, if you aren't comfortable with who you are.
- Push yourself. The best life coach you can have is yourself. Step out of your comfort zone and try new things.
- Always, always, always remember your worth. This is the most important part.
“The most influential and frequent voice that you hear is your inner-voice. It can work in your favor or against you, depending on what you listen to and act upon." - Maddy Malhorta, How to Build Self-Esteem and Be Confident: Overcome Fears, Break Habits, Be Successful and Happy
