Boost Low Self Esteem

Do you have a friend who always is feeling down and consider themselves failures because they aren't confident in themselves? Or is that person you? This might help you to help them (or you) feel better.

Someone Else

 * 1)  Consider what is making them feel bad. Maybe they aren't doing well in their school work or someone said something to upset them and question their self-worth.
 * 2)  Make them feel better by talking about things they are good at and how much they mean to you. If they know how much you and others value them, they will value themselves more.
 * 3) Give them compliments.
 * 4) Thank them for something they've done for you. Has this person been a good friend? Did they do something nice and considerate for you? Are they always there for you? Do they listen to you talk about your problems?

Yourself

 * 1) Exercise for at least 20 minutes. You should be a little out of breath (but not so out of breath that you pass out) and you should be sweating! The exercise will raise endorphins in your system, which will make you feel good, and you'll feel accomplished.
 * 2) Write down all the things you're thankful for. Make the list as long as you can. Soon you will stop feeling bad about yourself because you'll start feeling positive about all the good things in your life.
 * 3) Dress up in your nicest outfit (the one you feel most fabulous in) and take pictures of yourself. Use the self timer on your camera, if you have one. Take many, many pictures in a variety of poses. You might get one really great picture for every 10 or 20, but that's okay. Print your favorite pictures and look at them. Indulge in a little vanity and let yourself remember how pretty you can be!

Tips

 * Keep a positive attitude.
 * Be honest, if you aren't sincere, you will make them feel worse and they may call you a liar.

Warnings

 * If the person doesn't want to talk, don't push them into talking with you.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Build Self Confidence
 * How to Respect Yourself
 * How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others