DISCLAIMER: I share what I learn about the mind and body connection related to stress, self-esteem and perfectionism. I’m not an expert in the medical field, biology, chemistry, or disease research. However, I’m an insatiable reader on what the experts say and share what twenty years of counseling has taught me.
Here is what I know to be true — Poor self-esteem affects how you feel. You can’t see it when you look in the mirror nor hear it when you talk about yourself. Self-esteem is not bragging about how great you are or thinking you’re perfect — because you’re not.
There is a difference between EGOTISM and SELF-ESTEEM. Egotism is all about “ME” – Narcissism – know anyone?
Self-esteem is quietly knowing that you’re okay and worthy of being accepted and respected. Its the ticket to making good choices about your mind and body. Without good self-esteem you hold back from relationships, friends and challenging experiences. An improved self-esteem leads to more accurate evaluation and acceptance of ourselves as well as others. True joy comes from a deeper inner perspective of balance. A person’s view of life determines how they live, not their circumstance. It’s what they see through their lens of life.