Topic 4 Self-esteem
Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It’s based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves, which can sometimes feel difficult to change. Women often downplay their abilities, affecting their chances of promotion and recognition. It is important to recognise this when tackling gender inequality in the workplace.
Your self-esteem can affect whether you:
Like and value yourself as a person
Are able to make decisions and assert yourself
Recognise your strengths
Feel able to try new or difficult things
Show kindness towards yourself
Move past mistakes without blaming yourself unfairly
Believe you matter and are good enough
Find out about the six pillars of self-esteem in this video:
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How to improve your self-esteem:
Use hopeful statements
Treat yourself with kindness and encouragement
Forgive yourself
Avoid ‘should’ and ‘must’ statements
Focus on the positive
Consider what you’ve learned
Relabel upsetting thoughts
Encourage yourself