Become the MacGyver of Self Esteem

Posted on May 31, 2015 by L K, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.

Self Esteem is a powerful tool that helps to influence the world around us and create the life that we desire, so we have to properly nurture and cultivate it. We use our self-esteem as a framework to create boundaries and set ourselves to a certain standard in society. It is our foundation for inner peace, balance and growth. With a self-esteem too high, we are considered arrogant and rude. With a low self-esteem, we’re lacking the confidence necessary to be taken seriously. So what do we do? I’ve put together some key tips to become the MacGyver of Self Esteem.
1. Get to Know Yourself:
You can’t truly own who you are and rock your self-esteem with confidence if you’re not really familiar with yourself. Take some time by yourself to meditate, take a deep breath, and discover who you really are. Think about and investigate your strengths, weaknesses, goals and values. Once you have a firm understanding on what your values and goals are, work to align your life and actions with your true desires and you will quickly develop a strong sense of acknowledgement which brings confidence.
2. Strive for Optimism:
Of course, we want to be realistic in life and think of possible bad outcomes, but not all the time! You don’t want to spend your life worrying about, “what ifs.” That time can be much better spent on positive activities. Instead of thinking about the billion things that could go wrong, try focusing that energy on how you can put your best foot forward and create a positive outcome. You will be more confident and much less likely to fail.
3. Learn to Filter:
You will hear criticism from every angle, no matter what you’re doing. Your mom, your neighbor, random ladies on Facebook, and even your mailman are all likely to have opinions. You, my friend are responsible for filtering those opinions to make sure you’re using the useful information and disregarding the rest. Don’t take the criticism personally, and make sure you just keep doing things that is align with your goals and desires and you’ll be able to take their comments in stride!
4. Believe in Yourself:
This one is fairly obvious, but it’s worth being said. You have a purpose. You have a particular strength and talent that you were meant to share with others. Don’t feel like your talent is less-than, because someone else is doing something similar. They aren’t doing the exact thing you are, you bring something special to the table. You should feel good about your talents and purpose and what you have to offer.
5. Do Things Wholeheartedly:
When you set your mind to something, and you’ve evaluated to make sure it’s in line with your goals and desires, do it with your whole heart. Don’t quit when it gets tough because of competition or criticism. Put in the best work that you can. Once you’ve done that, it’s out of your hands. You’ve officially done all you can, and even if it doesn’t work the way you wanted, you know that you gave it everything you had.
6. Express Yourself Fearlessly:
When you have a strong opinion about something, speak up. Even when you’re nervous about what people will think, the simple act of expressing your opinions is going to raise your self-esteem. It will get easier every time that you do it. You should also be expressing yourself through your actions. Don’t just talk the talk, walk the walk. This will earn you the respect of others, which will help you to respect yourself.
Overall, you’re the only person living your life. No one is going to do it for you. With some discipline, a pinch of self-discovery, some focused action and a sense of purpose, you’ll be well on your way to becoming the MacGyver of Self Esteem!