Self-esteem

What it is:

Living among others inevitably means being weathered a little by their imperfect edges. A slow sanding of the self that happens simply because we are human together. Working on our self-esteem is a bit like applying a protective film over our sense of self.

Self-esteem is how you see and value yourself. Low self-worth often sounds like harsh self-criticism, shame, people-pleasing, or never feeling "good enough", as if you need to earn your right to exist.

How to know if you need support:

• You constantly worry if you have done or said the wrong thing.
• You automatically compare yourself and your actions to others.
• You struggle to say no and avoid conflict at all costs.
• You find it difficult to set boundaries.
• You feel defined by past mistakes.

How you'll know it's getting better:

• You can notice your self-talk and it becomes kinder.
• You can say "no" while noticing the guilt and placing it where it belongs.
• You have increased trust in yourself and your decisions.
• You can make space for your own worth along with imperfections.