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:
Challenging the Inner Voice
As mentioned, individuals
with low self-esteem have a very critical inner voice. One of the best
strategies to start rebuilding your self-esteem is to challenge that
inner voice.
For unfairly harsh statements, be reassuring & praise yourself.
(Ex: It might not have been perfect, but I worked hard & did a
great job!)
For unrealistic statements, be realistic & learn from it. (Ex:
Yes, I got a D on this test but my other grades in this or other classes
were good. Next time, I will study more.)
For illogic statements, be logical. (Ex: Just because one of my
friends is being quiet tonight, doesn’t mean she doesn’t like me. Maybe
she is just having a bad day or is tired.)
For catastrophe statements, be objective. (Ex: Even though our
relationship ended and I’m grieving a huge loss, I’m a great person and
we just weren’t the right fit together.)
How did this strategy work for you? Were you successful in challenging your inner voice? Are you struggling and need more tips?
