Low self esteem
Do you need a self esteem makeover? If you feel your life lack adventure, your looks are missing that certain je ne sais quoi and your attitude's about as bold as a small fluffy kitten, then it's likely you need to boost your self-worth and give in to what's known as a naughty but nice attitude. Naughty as in living and going for what you want, and nice, as in finally getting what you want.
According to a report published by the mental healthcare providers, The Priory Group (March 2006), millions of us currently suffer from "Not good enough" syndrome and have self esteem that' so low that it adversely affects our relationships, work prospects, body image and quality of life. According to the research results, 57% of us are people - pleasers, eager to put our own needs on hold for others. 50% know they are their worst critics and routinely let a little voice inside them stop them from reaching their goal. A mammoth 39% of us don't say what we think because we are worried about what others might say, 36% of us say that how we feel about ourselves depends on how other people treat us. On top of all of this, nearly a quarter of us say we're perfectionists with unrealistic expectations of life, including personal relationships and career development.
It sounds depressing but it isn't, because acknowledging you have low self esteem is a great starting point: it's only when you realise that you are suffering negative self-image that you start wanting to change and actually start changing your life. This needn't be a radically different life but a life that's definitely more exciting and broader than it currently is. A life that's bold and a life where when you look in the mirror, an involuntary groan doesn't escape your lips.
Source: Naughty but nice by Anita Naik
According to a report published by the mental healthcare providers, The Priory Group (March 2006), millions of us currently suffer from "Not good enough" syndrome and have self esteem that' so low that it adversely affects our relationships, work prospects, body image and quality of life. According to the research results, 57% of us are people - pleasers, eager to put our own needs on hold for others. 50% know they are their worst critics and routinely let a little voice inside them stop them from reaching their goal. A mammoth 39% of us don't say what we think because we are worried about what others might say, 36% of us say that how we feel about ourselves depends on how other people treat us. On top of all of this, nearly a quarter of us say we're perfectionists with unrealistic expectations of life, including personal relationships and career development.
It sounds depressing but it isn't, because acknowledging you have low self esteem is a great starting point: it's only when you realise that you are suffering negative self-image that you start wanting to change and actually start changing your life. This needn't be a radically different life but a life that's definitely more exciting and broader than it currently is. A life that's bold and a life where when you look in the mirror, an involuntary groan doesn't escape your lips.
Source: Naughty but nice by Anita Naik