I encounter regularly intelligent people with low self-esteem. People you would never expect, with great jobs and social status.
People with low self-esteem tend to have a negative view of themselves and their abilities. They often struggle with self-doubt, feel unworthy or inadequate, and may be overly critical of their actions or appearance. This can lead to difficulties in relationships, avoidance of challenges, and a tendency to seek excessive reassurance from others.
Low self-esteem can stem from various sources, including childhood experiences (such as criticism, neglect, or abuse), social comparisons, trauma, or persistent failures. It may manifest as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or reluctance to assert oneself. I have worked recently with individuals who have had low self-esteem since childhood. There was this case where this person had never had self-esteem and felt the vacuum and emptiness of it. As we were working with it, we found that it came from the moment of birth. Fortunately, we could easily deal with it. Now this person feels amazingly better and says that even the physical body has changed in posture and self-perception.
Improving self-esteem typically involves developing self-awareness, challenging negative beliefs, building self-compassion, and setting small, achievable goals to foster a sense of competence and worth. Where are you on this subject?
I am the force of life and so are you.
