As low self-esteem affects our lives
A Life / / December 19, 2019
How do you know that you have low self-esteem, where does it come from and how to cope with the problem.
Symptoms of low self-esteem
- You do not fully trust your own judgment.
- Are you afraid of difficulties, because you think that you can not overcome them.
- You take yourself far stricter than for others.
- Do you often feel a sense of anxiety and think too much about the details.
- How would you go to work, do you think, what you are doing is not enough.
Where does the low self-esteem
Psychologists believe that the reasons why people suffer from low self-esteem, rooted in childhood.
- Lack of attention or cruelty on the part of parents.
- High expectations of parents and, as a consequence, a sense that the child is "not good enough".
- Constant taunts from other children.
- Being in a hostile environment. For example, among people who are opposed to advance a child because of his belonging to another social group, nationality or religion.
As low self-esteem can affect us
Problems in personal relationships
People with low self-esteem may confuse ordinary interest on the part of the other person with care and love, if a child suffered from lack of attention.
And low self-esteem can turn a man into a victim in the relationship with violent partner. He will assume that is not good enough for the partner, and because of this, to endure all his antics until beating.
Problems at work
Low self-esteem causes people to remain silent during the presentations and conversations with his superiors. Because of this, they can not completely open and show their skills. The company's management is not always able to understand that the employee just shy, and may consider such a worker simply not gifted.
Depression
In the long term, low self-esteem can lead to depression. According to scientists, it is one of the key factors in the development of this disease.
What to do
Get rid of low self-esteem is not simple tips will help in the spirit of "feel confident" and "believe in yourself."
First, you must realize there is a problem and every time you think that you are worse than others, pay attention to it and to persuade himself.
Secondly, we must find a way to self-realization, what you actually get, and thus brings you joy. Together with the support of loved ones is to help at least a little self-esteem.
However, it is best to consult a qualified psychologist and work to resolve the problem with him.