Members,
Has an illness, addiction or other left your self-esteem in
the gutter? In the weeks to come, we will be exploring various
strategies to help rebuild your self-esteem:
Your Inner Voice
We
all have one. A voice that although we cannot hear is constantly
repeating messages that will either be reassuring if we have a good
level of self-esteem, if we have a low self-esteem, the voice is a
harsher critic. This voice also has a tendency to incessantly belittle
accomplishments.
The Consequences of Low Self-Esteem
The
consequences of low self-esteem can include: anxiety, stress,
loneliness, increased risk for depression, problems with friendships
& relationships, impaired academic & job performance,
underachievement and increased risk for substance abuse.
Does your
inner voice influence your behaviour? Have you already experienced some
of the consequences listed above because of your low self-esteem?
