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“Try to stop thinking
negative thoughts about yourself. If you're
used to focusing on your
shortcomings, start thinking about
positive aspects of yourself that outweigh them.
When you
catch yourself being too critical,
counter it by saying something
positive about yourself. Each
day,
write down three things
about yourself that make you happy.
“Aim for accomplishments rather than perfection. Some people become
paralyzed by
perfection. Instead of holding yourself
back with
thoughts like, "I
won't audition
for the play
until
I lose 10 pounds,"
think about what you're good at and what you enjoy, and go for it.
“View mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept
that you will make mistakes
because
everyone does. Mistakes are part of learning. Remind
yourself that a person's talents
are
constantly developing, and everyone
excels at different
things — it's what makes people
interesting.
“Try new things. Experiment with different activities that will help you get in touch with your
talents. Then take pride in new skills you
develop.
“Recognize what you can change
and what you can't. If you realize that you're unhappy
with something about
yourself that you can change,
then start today.
If it's something you can't
change (like your height),
then start to work toward loving yourself
the way you are.
“Set goals. Think about
what you'd like to accomplish, then make a plan for how to do it. Stick
with your plan and keep track of your progress.
“Take pride in your opinions
and ideas. Don't be afraid to voice them.
“Make a contribution. Tutor
a classmate who's
having trouble, help clean up your
neighborhood, participate in a walkathon for a good cause, or volunteer your time in some
other way. Feeling like you're making a difference and that your help is valued can do
wonders
to improve self esteem.
“Exercise! You'll relieve stress
and be healthier and happier.
“Have fun. Ever found yourself thinking
stuff like ‘I'd have more friends if I were thinner’?
Enjoy spending time with the people
you care about and doing
the things you love.”
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