another word for confidence in yourself
There's no doubt that the most important relationship we have is the one we have with ourselves
How we see and talk to ourselves is just as important as how we eat, drink, exercise and treat others
Here are the three tips
Make a List of Your Best Qualities
The best way to start working on your self-esteem is to begin looking at yourself in a new light
You don't have to think you're perfect or right all the time, but making a list of the qualities you like about yourself is a good start
Sometimes we may hold on to old patterns or ideas of who we are and changing those beliefs can lead us to feel better about ourselves
Then, try writing yourself a love letter or note based on those qualities. If you want to take it one step further, you can start a gratitude journal and list ten things you are grateful for every day
Practice Self-Compassion
Being kind to yourself is a great way to boost your self-worth
Forgiving yourself or giving yourself grace for your mistakes and moments where you don't feel 100%, is perfectly fine
You're a human being that also deserves to rest, get messy and make mistakes as it's the only way to learn
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According to the Mayo Clinic, assertiveness can help you control stress and anger while fostering an environment to create healthy boundaries
As a core communication skill, assertiveness is a diplomatic way to stand up for what you believe in without having to reach your breaking point to do so
Assertive communication is direct, respectful and lays out the facts without entering the argument arena
Once you learn to implement this in your life, you'll never want to go back