A very famous lady once said something with great value. “No one can make you feel inferior but yourself”. That lady was Eleanor Roosevelt and she was very right. Self-esteem is important if you ever expect to accomplish anything in life. But building high self-esteem is a process, not something that you can develop overnight. Are you ready to commit to increasing your self-esteem? If your answer is yes, here are 7 ways to get you started!

1. Don’t Compare Yourself With Others

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No matter who you are or what you accomplish in life, there will always be someone else who has more money, better success, fancier clothes or nicer friends than you do. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Learn to be content with who you are and what you have and you will better yourself for it. The comparison game is harsh and deadly. Don’tt play it!

2. Give Yourself Credit

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Make a list of your positive qualities. Are you Creative? Thoughtful? Forgiving? Honest? Be generous to yourself and list at least 10 things that will help you see your worth. Review this list often! Instead of dwelling on your inadequacies, focus on your strong traits and you will achieve far more success and be more comfortable in your own shoes!

3. Accept Compliments

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There’s no need to offer an excuse when someone compliments you on a job well done. People with little self-worth mentalities will say things like “oh, it was nothing” or “I could’ve done better”. While there’s always room for improvement, there’s nothing wrong with feeling proud of yourself for accomplishing a task. When others notice this and credit you for it, respond to it with a “thank you” and believe that you are worthy of praise sometimes too.