Self-esteem Counselling & Therapy
SELF-ESTEEM: MORE IMPORTANT THANK YOU THINK IT IS!
Self-esteem is a commonly used term in today’s society that is linked to almost all the elements of a happy, successful life. Self-esteem or self-confidence, as many people call it, can affect your life in a myriad of ways from educational and professional success to relationships and mental health.
While each individual’s experience is different, we often undermine its importance and fail to realise the impact it can have on our mental health and well-being.
What is self-esteem?
The term ‘self-esteem’ may be used to describe the overall sense of self-worth and personal value you hold of yourself.
It may be considered as an internal state of mind that describes your attitudes and beliefs about your abilities, appearance, strengths, emotions, and behaviours. In simple words, it is all about how much you like and appreciate yourself.
There are different levels of self-esteem people may have; both the extreme high and low ends of the spectrum can be unhealthy. While having too little self-esteem can leave you feeling like a failure and depressed, too much of it can certainly put others off and destroy personal relationships.
Maintaining a balance is the key!
People with low self-esteem tend to fall short of their potential, feel unaccomplished, and even tolerate abuse. On the other hand, excessively high self-esteem may mean too much self-love and can be a sign of clinical narcissism.
While your level of self-esteem may fluctuate at times due to possible successes or setbacks in personal and professional life, you should seek to strike a balance somewhere in the middle. The ideal way to go around this is by having a positive, yet realistic, view of yourself.
With healthy self-esteem levels, you can handle life situations with a positive attitude and achieve your goals just as you believe you can.
Identifying the signs of low self-esteem
The following signs indicate you may have poor self-esteem and should consider seeking professional help to work on it.
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A negative outlook on life
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Lack of confidence
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Constant fear of failure
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The belief that others are better than you
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Feelings of shame, worthlessness, depression, or anxiety
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Inability to express your needs
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Sole focus on your weaknesses
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Difficulty accepting compliments or positive feedback
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Self-blaming for things that are not your fault
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Feeling undeserving of happiness
Is low self-esteem a mental health issue?
Although having poor self-esteem does not necessarily mean you have a mental health problem, there is a close link between the two.
When your self-esteem is low, you are likely to hate yourself, feel hopeless, blame yourself unfairly, and think of yourself as a failure – and all of these may be the symptoms of a mental health problem.
There is a common connection between low self-esteem and mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. Poor self-esteem also affects relationships – and poor relationships further lead to negative feelings and negative perception of oneself. Not only this, many people with low self-esteem tend to abuse drugs and alcohol to escape their negative feelings and thoughts.
Self-esteem counselling & therapy | Adelaide Psychology Clinic
At Kensington Psychology & Well-Being, we provide counselling services to empower you on the road to success.
We have an expert team of Psychologists who are licensed and trained in counselling low self-esteem.
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