help is required..

Israel
January 3, 2013 7:24am CST
Hi you guys..=] I have something that I need to improve, my self esteem.. I'm not feeling confident at all and one of my friends told me that she sense that I don't have confidence in myself and I need to work on it and improve that for my sake. So, can any of you guys help me that issue?
6 responses
@Jennlee3 (292)
• United Kingdom
3 Jan 13
There are many ways to improve ones self esteem but I think a great one is one in which you can be proud of something tangible and chart your progress. For example: learn something new you're passionate about. A new instrument, a new language, how to bake, take a dance class, something you've always wanted to do. This will ensure you will stick with it because you like it. And then as time progresses, so will you, and you will acquire a new skill and something to be proud of. It will take time and hard work but then you will feel proud of your accomplishment. I think this is one of the healthiest ways to go about boosting self esteem as a hobby you gain skill at will give you self-respect, confidence and a sense of pride and accomplishment.
• Israel
3 Jan 13
Thanks for the advice it's a great one but where I am right now I can't take classes for the next 2 and a half years..
@Jennlee3 (292)
• United Kingdom
3 Jan 13
You don't have to necessarily pay for a class. You could learn a language for example for free online or you could take a free class--many community centers off them. Or, you could join a book club or a discussion group. Meeting new people and expanding your mind and horizons could really help. Get creative!
• Marikina, Philippines
4 Jan 13
You need to be inspired everyday and think about yourself. Well, that is for me. From past, I don't have self confidence, but when I was inpired because I fall in love to someone even though we're not into a relationship, I improve my self and have confidence. Another thing, don't think what other people might think about you. Think only about yourself.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Well, the best think that you can do is believe that what others can do, you can do better. You should believe in your own capabilities and be proud of it.
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
4 Jan 13
Do volunteer work or support a charity. The best way to build self-esteem is to feel that you are worthy. One way to feel worthy is to be worthy - just find even little ways to help others. Pick up litter, help a neighbor, a student or a family member. Don't dwell on yourself. Focus on being a support towards others.
• China
3 Jan 13
Though we give you some advice here,it is impossible for you to improve it at a short time.Try to treat yourself-abasement as an enemy,and battle with it.Build your courge to fight what is holding you back first,and don't compare with someone who is better than you.Just compare with yourself in the past.You would find every improvement you made already.
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Try to enroll yourself to a discussion classes or put yourself into interview jobs. I was like you few years ago. what I did was, I enrolled to Language Skills in TESDA and after a month I pushed myself to 3 job interviews in a day just to get rid of those nervous and low self-esteem. One failure could make me become more aggressive on the next stage of challenge. So now, even how many HR interview I faced every week I am confidently communicating with them and I am no longer scared to speak with foreign people.