February is ‘Boost Your Self Esteem’ month.<\/p>\n
This is an important cause especially in the current circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
The mental health charity MIND defines self esteem as:<\/p>\n
Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It’s based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves, which can sometimes feel really difficult to change.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Your self-esteem can affect whether you:
\n\uf0b7 like and value yourself as a person
\n\uf0b7 are able to make decisions and assert yourself
\n\uf0b7 recognise your strengths and positives
\n\uf0b7 feel able to try new or difficult things
\n\uf0b7 show kindness towards yourself
\n\uf0b7 move past mistakes without blaming yourself unfairly
\n\uf0b7 take the time you need for yourself
\n\uf0b7 believe you matter and are good enough
\n\uf0b7 believe you deserve happiness.<\/p>\nLow self-esteem can be caused by a variety of different factors. For example bullying, abuse, stress at work, etc.<\/p>\n
MIND shares the following tips on how to improve self-esteem –<\/p>\n
Be kind to yourself<\/p>\n
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- Get to know yourself. Try to learn more about yourself \u2013 for example what makes
\nyou happy and what you value in life. Some people say they find it helpful to write
\nin a journal.<\/li>\n- Let yourself have feelings. It’s important to remember that you’re a human being
\nwho can experience a wide range of emotions.<\/li>\n- Consider what self-esteem means to you. You might realise you’re basing your
\nsense of self-worth on things that aren’t useful or helpful for you.<\/li>\n- Try to challenge unkind thoughts about yourself. You might automatically put
\nyourself down. If you find yourself doing this, it can help to ask: “Would I talk to, or think about, a friend in this way?”<\/li>\n- Avoid comparing yourself to others. Try to remember that what other people
\nchoose to share about their lives isn’t the full picture and comparing ourselves isn’t realistic.<\/li>\n- Say positive things to yourself. It might feel really strange at first, but you’ll feel more comfortable the more you do it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To learn more about self-esteem, it’s impact on daily life and organisations to contact to ask for help please see the following –<\/p>\n
About self-esteem | Mind, the mental health charity – help for mental health problems<\/a><\/p>\n
Tips to improve your self-esteem | Mind, the mental health charity – help for mental health problems<\/a><\/p>\n
Mind’s services<\/strong> \u2013 all our helplines provide information and support by phone and email. Our Blue Light Infoline is just for emergency service staff, volunteers and their
\nfamilies.
\nMind\u2019s Infoline \u2013 0300 123 3393, info@mind
\nMind\u2019s Legal Line \u2013 0300 466 6463, legal@mind
\nBlue Light Infoline \u2013 0300 303 5999, bluelightinfo@mind
\nLocal Minds \u2013 there are over 140 local Minds across England and Wales which
\nprovide services such as talking treatments, peer support, and advocacy. Find
\nyour local Mind here, and contact them directly to see how they can help.
\nSide-by-Side – Side by Side: our online community | Mind, the mental health charity – help for mental health problems<\/a> is a supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.<\/p>\nDo-it Trust<\/strong> – do-it.org<\/a> – National database of local volunteering opportunities around the UK.<\/p>\n
Mind Tools<\/strong> – mindtools.com<\/a> – Website providing information including tips for increasing your assertiveness.<\/p>\n
One You<\/strong> – nhs.uk\/oneyou<\/a> – Tips and resources to help improve your health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
Reading Well<\/strong> – reading-well.org.uk<\/a> – Books to help you understand and manage your mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
The Richmond Fellowship<\/strong> – richmondfellowship.org.uk<\/a> – Mental health charity that champions recovery and social inclusion, including a number of regional services.<\/p>\n
Samaritans<\/strong> – 116 123 (24 hours a day) – jo@samaritans.org – samaritans.org<\/a><\/p>\n
Time to Change<\/strong> – England: time-to-change.org.uk<\/a> – Wales: timetochangewales.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
February is ‘Boost Your Self Esteem’ month. This is an important cause especially in the current circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mental health charity MIND defines self esteem as: Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It’s based … Continue reading