captain planet asked:


all my life i have had the lowest self esteem out of anyone i’ve known. and im 16 now and apparently theres this girl and all her friends have come up to me and said things like; “oh man she is in love with you, she thinks your sooooo cute! and she likes how your more sensitive than other guys, she doesn’t shut up about you” its pretty much all her friends say to me.
and this girl makes it so bloody obvious she likes me, and she is crazy shy as well, but for some reason i just caan’t overcome my self esteem issues to ask her out…

i like her too, but;
what are some techniques to over come self esteem problems??

p.s. i have had a huge history of severe anxiety, stress and depression.

**please dont say ‘just ask her’ because seriously that doesn’t even start to do anything for me***

thanks

ryanjnoth asked:

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Amy S asked:


I have a friend who tells everyone she has low self esteem. Meanwhile her favorite topic is herself. Telling me her grades/compliments she’s gotten/things she’s going to do… It’s so annoying! Other people think she’s a sweetheart because she doesn’t show them this side. I love this friend. How can I save this friendship or approach the discussion without seeming too pushy?

Julianna Gauthier asked:




Many people, from all walks of life, in varied professions, of both genders, are suffering from low self esteem. Some may know it, and others may not even realize that is what is torturing them. They are struggling with feelings of unworthiness, sadness, and self-doubt, and don’t realize that improving self esteem could help some of those struggles fall away.

People with low self esteem often:

Criticize themselves: They have a tendency to be overly critical of themselves and highlight their mistakes, flaws, minor infractions and minimize their achievements.

Engage in self-destructive behavior: Because of the lack of self love, they often participate in behaviors that are abusive to themselves – drugs, alcohol, sexual promiscuity, over eating, etc.

Have trouble saying “No”: They will often put the needs of others before themselves, and find themselves agreeing to do things they don’t even want to do in order to avoid feeling guilty or bad about letting the other person down.

Refrain from sharing ideas: Often individuals with low self esteem will hold back with sharing ideas, feelings, and opinions on issues for fear that they will be criticized and judged.

Neglect themselves: They neglect their personal needs and personal hygiene. Taking care of oneself becomes a low priority because of the low value they place on themselves.

Lack confidence in decision making: They have difficulty trusting themselves and have little confidence in their decisions. They rely on the approval of others, rather than being true to their own wants and needs.

Take things too personally. They have fragile feelings or are often “touchy”, and any type of criticism is taken personally or often blown out of proportion.

The lasting effects of low self esteem can be detrimental. Overcoming it starts with awareness. With an honest review your feelings about yourself and the world, and the desire and willingness to change the way you think about each of those, you can begin to build a new you.

jackie asked:


Can you tell just by looking at someone that they have low self esteem ??

What are the signs in the opposite *** that they have low self esteem ?

What makes girls look like victims and suckers ?

CommunicationVideos asked:

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The Man to be Named Later asked:


I have made some great changes in a chaotic, destructive and painful life. I am recovering from drug addiction. I am in college, and I have a psychiatrist that has me on some meds. I also have a case worker, which is the closest thing to a therapist thats available to me. Together we have determined that the one thing that still seems to trigger negativity and fear is self-esteem related. So I am 34 and my biggest lingering problem is low self-esteem that has developed over 3 decades and started in a violent household as a youth. I’m just asking anyone if they have overcome low self-esteem and how they did it. Thank You.

Judy H. Wright asked:




Are you or someone you love overcome with low self esteem? A belief system which implies that you are less than others and not deserving of happiness is not serving you well. Each one of us is born with a gift or destiny. It is important that you find ways and means to build confidence and raise your self-esteem.

Build Confidence With Positive Affirmations

Our thoughts and belief systems are continually running through our minds. Are your thoughts mostly positive or negative? Thoughts are like plants in a garden, when you plant a bean (or positive thought) you get multiples of beans. You will want to plant a series of hope, success, happiness and enthusiasm seeds of positive affirmations.

Affirmations are statements of belief. Your subconscious does not grade or evaluate them. It just tries to make the actions of the individual (you) make them come true. The more you repeat a statement, the more the mind will hear the message and encourage your physical body to follow the encouragement.

Affirmations For High Self-Esteem

I am a worthy person who treats others and myself with respect. I am a successful problem solver and find creative solutions. I draw others to me who are kind, thoughtful and helpful. I take care of my body and mind so I can appreciate all my talents. I am brave, courageous, and unafraid to change ways and thoughts that are not working for my highest good.
Negative Thoughts and Low Self-Esteem Unwelcome

Our thoughts and belief systems are continually running through our minds. Are your thoughts mostly positive or negative? Thoughts are like plants in a garden, when you plant a bean (or positive thought) you get multiples of beans. You will want to plant a series of hope, success, happiness and enthusiasm seeds of positive affirmations.

Affirmations are statements of belief. Your subconscious does not grade or evaluate them. It just tries to make the actions of the individual (you) make them come true. The more you repeat a statement, the more the mind will hear the message and encourage your physical body to follow the encouragement.

Affirmations For High Self-Esteem

I am a worthy person who treats others and myself with respect. I am a successful problem solver and find creative solutions. I draw others to me who are kind, thoughtful and helpful. I take care of my body and mind so I can appreciate all my talents. I am brave, courageous, and unafraid to change ways and thoughts that are not working for my highest good.
Negative Thoughts and Low Self-Esteem Unwelcome

I have confidence in your ability to encourage a positive attitude and high self-esteem. You can do it. You are worthy of the respect of your peers, family and friends. Just keep planting positive affirmations in your mind and acting in a confident manner.