| To start with, do not take company with people | | | | the way things are to be as they are without |
| who are unsupportive and critical. Abusive people can | | | | judgement, be they positive or negative. Sit with |
| make your life very difficult and should not be | | | | your feelings of inadequacy and discomfort, without |
| tolerated. | | | | criticism. Soon you will find a sense of acceptance |
| Seek out the company of stable, supportive and | | | | and compassion arising. This will increase your well |
| positive people. Don't make friends or associate with | | | | being and improve your self-esteem. |
| losers. They will bring you down and leave you feeling | | | | Increase your knowledge and further your education. |
| worthless. | | | | You will get great satisfaction from learning new |
| Take the time to give support and help to people | | | | things and achieving a higher level of education. Learn |
| who will appreciate your efforts and show you | | | | a new skill that others will appreciate, such as a |
| respect. A good way to do this is to get involved in | | | | second language. |
| voluntary work. There are many charities that will | | | | Stop any negative self talk. Do not talk yourself |
| greatly appreciate your help and you will feel good | | | | down, whether it be within yourself or whilst |
| about yourself, giving them your time. | | | | conversing to others. It is very important to accept |
| Make an effort to keep yourself in good shape, | | | | yourself and to build positive inner rapport. |
| exercise regularly. If you feel happy about the way | | | | Work at improving your conversation skills. Being a |
| you look, you will feel good about yourself and this | | | | good communicator will benefit your social status. |
| will increase your confidence. | | | | Take care of your appearance. If you take pride in |
| If you can't change the way you look and are not | | | | the way you look and project a good self image |
| happy about it, do not judge yourself. You did not | | | | others will respond well to you. |
| choose to be the way you are, so don't be self | | | | I hope you have found this article useful and it helps |
| critical. | | | | you to combat any low self-esteem you may have |
| Spend some time everyday, sitting in silence, allowing | | | | acquired. |