1. "Self-esteem is not a luxury; it is a profound spiritual need." - Nathaniel Branden

2. "The reputation you have WITH YOURSELF – your self-esteem – is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life." - Nathaniel Branden

3. "The level of our self-esteem has profound consequences for every aspect of our existence: how we operate in the workplace, how we deal with people, how high we are likely to rise, how much we are likely to achieve." - Nathaniel Branden

4. "No one can grant you self-esteem; it is a gift that only YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF." - Nathaniel Branden

5. "The responsibility for self-esteem rests solely on YOUR shoulders." - Nathaniel Branden

6. "The greater our self-esteem, the more WE TRUST OUR OWN JUDGMENT AND ABILITIES, and the less we look to others to tell us what to do." - Nathaniel Branden

7. "The art of self-esteem is the art of being at ease with yourself AS YOU ARE, and not as you think you should be." - Nathaniel Branden

8. "The greatest challenge in life is being yourself...in a world trying to make you like everyone else." - Nathaniel Branden

9. "The task we must set for ourselves is not to feel secure, but to BE ABLE TO TOLERATE INSECURITY." - Nathaniel Branden

10. "The challenge is not to be perfect, it is to BE WHOLE." - Nathaniel Branden

Bonus#1
"Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-break on." - Maxwell Maltz

Bonus #2
"I was once afraid of people saying, 'Who does she think she is?' Now I have the courage to stand and say, 'This is who I am.'" - Oprah Winfrey

My conclusion
Improving self-esteem is important for any personal success journey. It is about our positive self-image and a sense of self-worth, which can help us to feel more confident, resilient, and empowered.

You are worthy of love and respect, not because of what you do or what you have accomplished, but SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU EXIST.

HERE ARE 7 PRACTICAL WAYS THAT CAN HELP TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM:

1. BE KIND TO YOURSELF

When you make mistakes or things don't go as planned, don't beat yourself up over it. Treat yourself the way you would treat your best friend in a similar situation. Talk to yourself like you do to your favourite baby! Use words that make you feel worthy and loved.

2. FOCUS ON YOUR STRENGTHS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Have a list of 5 of them written down on your phone and read them for a quick positive boost any time you need it.

3. AVOID COMPARISON

It's easy to compare yourself to others. Instead of focusing on what others are doing, concentrate on your own journey and progress. Everyone has their own unique path, gifts, talents, and challenges.

4. CELEBRATE YOUR PROGRESS

Reward yourself for your victories with things that make you feel loved, significant, and strong. Each time you set a new goal, also set a reward you get when you achieve this goal. Have fun with that!

5. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising, or doing activities that bring you joy and relaxation can help to make you feel better physically, which can also boost your self-esteem.

6. SPEND TIME WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE

Spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself and distance yourself from those who bring you down.

LAUGH MORE

Find a way to laugh at things that didn’t go well. As we grow older we grow more serious. A good laugh is like an instant vacation, they say. So take a laugh and enjoy life even more.

"Laughter is important, not only because it makes us happy, it also has actual health benefits. And that's because laughter completely engages the body and releases the mind." - Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Affirm: “I AM WHOLE AND COMPLETE JUST AS I AM. I DESERVE LOVE AND RESPECT.”

Keep shining and keep smiling!
Have a super powerful day! ❤️

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