Question

"Early life experiences have a major impact on self-esteem" A lack of self-esteem causes many barriers to communication.

Provide two to three examples on how to develop a healthy self-esteem. Which ones would be the most significant? Why? Explain and discuss your responses.

Answer 1

Answer

"Self Esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves" [Nathaniel Branden]

It is true that "Early life experiences have a major impact on self-esteem" and "A lack of self-esteem causes many barriers to communication." Building Self-Esteem and developing a good self image is the key to positive life. There are a number of ways to enhance and build up our Self-Esteem.

Some of the examples of developing Self-Esteem are as follows:

• ADOPTING SELF-COMPASSION, ELEMINATING SELF-CRITICISM

Builduing up self-compassion is very important. Low self compassion leads to low self-esteem which can hinder positivity and happiness. For example : Criticising oneself each and every time is not a healthy sign. Critical thinkng is appreciated but overthing and over criticism can damage our self esteem. Always flush away the negative thoughts that kick in and build up as much self compassion as possible.

• PLAN AND IMPLEMENT

A basic rule of a positive and successful life involves proper planning and implementing of the desired goals. It is really important to plan each and every decision that we make. Effective Planning results in successful implementation and a desired outcome. For example : Always do one thing at a time, and prioritize your goals and work accordingly. Too many tasks at the same time increase the chance of failure which invites stress. And in such a case Self Esteem is highly damaged.

• HAVE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

It is really important to have good communication skills. Self Esteem increases as the level of communication increases. It is awlays benefitial to communicate with both outer world and inner self. The high level of cofidence while communicating reflects High self esteem. For example : Always being confident while discussing any point or communicating one's thoughts and ideas.

• Apart from these, there are various other effective ways to enhance Self-esteem. Out of the above mentioned examples to build up and maintain Self esteem, the First example is the most significant and effective. It is too important to love and appreciate oneself and eliminate the negative thoughts. Self Appreciation and realising ones Self worth makes all other things possible for us to do. It helps us be confident, improves ur communication skills. Having a good understanding of oneself is necessary. Self compassion and Aprreciation improves Self Esteem on great extents.