How to have positive self-esteem...

Hi my lovelies! Today's post is a positivity post that deals with self esteem. EVERYONE has trouble with self-esteem, especially in today's society where most magazines and models seem to look perfect. Why can't we be perfect too? No flaws? Wrinkles? Perfect butt?

If you know you don't have good self esteem, there are some techniques you can try to raise your confidence in yourself and in who you are. So:

What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is how we value ourselves; it is how we perceive our value to the world
and how valuable we think we are to others. SELF ESTEEM IS A STATE OF MIND.
What causes low self-esteem? Negative Emotional Responses

• Criticism
• Teasing
• Punishment
• Poverty
• Failure
• Race
• Religion
• The media, culture and sex

How to I gain positive self-esteem?

1. Set realistic goals for yourself: Know your strengths and weaknesses; don't be a perfectionist!
2. Celebrate your achievements: Most of the time when we do something right, we don't give ourselves enough praise! Got a good grade? Celebrate with friends! Wearing a cute outfit? Rock it like you're on the runway! Get a compliment? Embrace it and self affirm! You are beautiful!
3. Trust in your own gut: Dont' let others influence how you feel. You are who you are, no excuses needed!
4. Take it slowly: Practice makes perfect. You aren't going to gain self esteem over night, but keep reaffirming yourself that you are great and you can do great things and eventually you will believe it :)