Self-esteem - seeing ourselves as others see us

Posted Friday 16 September 2011

I’ve been working on a revision of our information about self-esteem.

 I was pretty blasé about it before I started – self help, mumbo jumbo, affirmations, American style positivity – not the realm of a cynical Scot.

But, it has been an education.

Self-esteem boils down to what is at our core, our centre.

Who am I and what am I worth?

I’m lucky, my beliefs about my self are pretty positive, but if they weren’t (and at times they haven’t been) it would affect everything about me.

But, they are only beliefs and they can be changed.

I want everyone to know this.

No-one should go through life thinking they are of no worth.

Beth Murphy, Information Manager

Do you need to challenge negative feelings and beliefs you hold about yourself?

Our information on self-esteem explains where these beliefs come from, how they become fixed and gives suggestions to help you change them.

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2 Comments

• Carley replied on 23 Sep 2011 at 10:18

  Its extremley hard not to think you are worth nothing when the Government say to us we are worthless. I was abused severely
  by my parents and now have emotional personality disorder and am on benefits. I find it hard to relate to people because all they do is tell me all their problems but don't want to listen to mine. I am on incapacity benefit but all the papers seem to say we are all scroungers. I would like to get a job one day then I will feel better not being thought of as a scrounger then I might have some self esteem.

• Taryn@Mind replied on 30 Sep 2011 at 06:57

  Hi Carley, I'm really sorry to read about your experiences - do you have someone you can talk to? The Samaritans are always there to listen 24/7 on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org Your local Mind may also have some support groups you could attend. Do give our infoline a ring on 0300 123 3393 or email them on info@mind.org.uk and they can help you find some support near you. Take care, Taryn from Mind