Five daily habits to boost self-esteem

It is international boost self-esteem month, so let’s talk about your sense of personal worth. Yes, February is not only dedicated to love but also to improving self-esteem.

Self-esteem is a sense of feeling worthy, capable, and confident in one’s skills and abilities. Having healthy self-esteem is a good practice for one’s mental and general health.

However, having self-esteem doesn’t come easy to everyone due to past experiences, background, environment, and some other reasons.

Here is a list of habits you should incorporate in your everyday life to boost your self-esteem.

• Practice self-compassion

The way you treat and feel about yourself after making a mistake affects your self-esteem, so it’s advisable to cultivate self-compassion.

Self-compassion is the act of treating oneself with kindness. It entails being warm, and understanding towards oneself when you fail or feel inadequate rather than being self-critical.

After making a mistake, don’t be too hard on yourself rather forgive and nurture yourself. Be your own cheerleader.

Having strong self-compassion tends to boost self-esteem and reduces the risk of depression and anxiety.

• Journaling

A journal can be a powerful tool for increasing self-awareness and boosting self-esteem. Keeping a journal is a great way to improve self-esteem because it involves self-reflection and a sense of control over one’s life.

Even if it’s just for 5 mins every day, try to write down your feeling and thoughts.

Journaling helps you keep track of your goals, strengths, and accomplishments.

• Create and use daily positive affirmations

Keeping a daily affirmation at the forefront of one’s mind helps prevent negative thoughts and challenge self-limiting beliefs.

Develop a mantra that defines you, one which you resonate with and believe in it. Saying and believing in these affirmations helps boost one’s self-esteem and gives soothing hope and assurance.

• Exercise

How comfortable you feel about your skin and general appearance also affects self-esteem. So daily exercise and a healthy diet can help in improving physical and mental health.

Daily exercise also helps the body release endorphins, the hormone that triggers a positive mood and feeling.

You necessarily don’t have to do something really serious, little exercise like jogging, skipping, and even dancing can go a long way.

Also, wear dresses that you feel comfortable and attractive on. If you feel confident in your outfit, you will definitely feel a genuine sense of general confidence.

• Surround yourself with positive people

Be intentional about the people you let in your space because people can contribute to one’s self-esteem.

Ditch people who are always criticising you and put you down at the slightest opportunity for people who make you feel good,  support and encourage you to be the best version of yourself.

Don’t be afraid to let go of negative people, they don’t worth a space in your life.

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