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Expanding self esteem is not that hard, however you can do some things, which you can't develop overnight. Listed are 12 steps to raise self esteem.

1st:

Please stop comparing yourself with other people. There might be people who are higher in self esteem than you and some who have less than you. If you start looking at other people, you will assuredly face defeat.

2nd:

It is quite important that you don't put down yourself. It isn't possible to raise self esteem if you repeatedly use self deprecating words about yourself and your personality. Always avoid self depreciating comments when you talk about your relationships, financial situations, any aspect of life, and speaking about your appearances.

3rd:

Try to always be polite and accept any compliments with "thank you". Whenever you reject a compliment the message you give yourself is that you are not worthy of the compliment, which indicates low self esteem.

4th:

Always use an affirmation to enhanceyour self esteem. Create a sentence that reflects well on you and place it where you will read it and reinforce positive comments or compliments said to you.

5th:

When possible take advantage of workshops, books and various cassette programs on self esteem. By watching negative things, they will affect on your self esteem, shows like news about murders or bad television programs are to be avoided. They will make you could allow you to become cynical and pessimistic. Yet, if you watch uplifting programs or read positive books you will take on these characteristics.

6th:

As much as possible avoid pessimistic people, try to spend more time with positive people because negative thinking people criticize ideas or views, simultaneously your self esteem gets lowered. It is a fact that if you are approved and encouraged you will feel good about your self and your self esteem will raise.

7th:

Create a list of past successes, consisting of any achievement, small or significant, like learning to drive, graduation, receiving an award, reaching a business goal, etc. Place the list where your read it often, and after reading attempt to re-hash these accomplishments while closing your eyes tofeel the satisfaction they bring to mind.

8th:

Create a list of your positive qualities. Be honest with yourself and make out at least 20 positive qualities. It is also important to review all these qualities often. At all times focusing on your positive attributes.

9th:

Give time to other people. Start offering your assistance to others, and by making a positive contribution, you will feel a more valuable person, which will raise your spirit and raise your own self esteem.

10th:

Get involved in things which you love to do. Self esteem expands, when you are enjoying work which you most enjoy. This passion doesn't have to be work, it could be a task or hobby.

11th:

It is crucial important that you be truthful to yourself. You will not respect yourself if you aren't being upfront and honest with yourself.

12th:

Don't be less than ready of challenges, try to accept challenges. You can't raise high self esteem without facing challenges. Facing and meeting challenges increases your self esteem when you take an decide to act without being concerned about the end result