Chapter 1:
Self Esteem Basics
Synopsis
Self esteem refers to the opinion you have for your own self. If you feel you’re competent and kind, good looking, or capable of doing things, this is a sign that you have high self esteem.
But, if you have negative options about yourself and feel that you cannot do your task like others do or do not look good, you have low self esteem. Sometimes, low self esteem becomes the cause of anxiety and depression.
Therefore, self esteem refers to how you think about your own self, how worthy you think you are and how much importance you give to yourself. It’s not about bragging yourself, but knowing that you can do best, even if you’re not perfect.
Importance of Self Esteem
It’s unfortunate that only few people know the important role that self esteem plays in their lives. The success that you have in your career depends on the efforts that you invest in it. Also, the amount of efforts that you invest depends on the level of trust that you have in yourself for successfully achieving your goals. Simply, if you do not believe in yourself that you will succeed, you never will. Besides, it’s next to impossible to get better business opportunities or career promotion if you lack self-esteem.