Self Esteem Day Tips

BOOST YOUR SELF ESTEEM WITH THESE 7 STEPS
TIPS TO RAISE YOUR SELF ESTEEM - for your, family, children and friends
30 WORKPLACE SELF-ESTEEM TIPS

BOOST YOUR SELF ESTEEM WITH THESE 7 STEPS ( more at the bottom of the page )

Stop comparing yourself with other people
Stop putting yourself down
Take advantage of workshops, books and cassette tape programs on self-esteem
Make a list of your positive qualities
Use affirmations to boost your self-esteem
Associate with positive, supportive people
Make a list of your past successes.
"Being myself includes taking risks with myself, taking risks on new behaviour, trying new ways of 'being myself' so that I can see how it is, I want to be." - Hugh Prather

TIPS TO RAISE YOUR SELF ESTEEM

Focus on the parts of your body you like
Dress to emphasis what you have and look good
Stop comparing yourself to others
Start an exercise program
Eat positive food and stay away from diets
Play sports as often as you can
Walk as much as you can
Don't smoke at all or drink too much
Write down compliments you receive about how you look
Straighten up, smile and look straight ahead - you'll look and feel more confident
Identify and accept your strengths and weaknesses--everyone has them, and no one is perfect.
Take an "I can" attitude and offer yourself encouragement along the way. Learn to be your own best friend.
Set realistic goals and then take pride in your achievements.
Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings, and act on what you think is right for you.
Don't try to be someone else, but be proud of who you are.
Explore your own talents and learn to love and appreciate the unique person you are!
List things you like about yourself - include appearance, personality and skills
Change negative thoughts to positive thoughts by focusing on the positive ones and trying to forget the negative things that happen to you
Take up an exercise program - you will feel better and look better!
Remember good things people have said about you and note them down if you want
Question whether your view of yourself is accurate examine why you see yourself like you do
Make any changes you think would help you for example clothes, appearance, hair style, behaviour in certain situations
Accept things about yourself that are true and learn to think about them in a positive way
Take yourself less seriously and lighten up!
Accept criticism in a constructive way so you can improve and develop
Don't be limited by your internal image, step outside of it and break free, it doesn't have to control you or keep you down.
Acting differently will change how others see you and will also help to change your own attitude towards yourself and your abilities
Take up challenges positively and surprise yourself!
Read motivating books
Face your fears - they aren't as bad as you think they are. Facing your fears increases your confidence.
Forget your failures - learn from them. Avoid making the same mistakes again. before
Try again, you're wiser and stronger. Don't be trapped in the past!
Know what you want and ask for it. You deserve your dreams to come true.
Reward yourself when you succeed
Talk - We often make assumptions about a situation or person which are not true. Your attitude and behaviour can be negatively affected so if you have any doubt or question ask and don't assume you know why or how.
Don't be defeated! Try something else.
Set aside one hour every day for personal devlopment matters.
Light a candel besidce you when you're reading. It's relaxing and creates a soothing atmosphere.
Make your home an oasis from the frenzies outside world. Fill it with things you love.
Learn to be still. The average person doesn't spend even 30 mintues a month in total silence and tranquility.

Your child's self esteem can be increased by you:

Appreciating your child
Telling your child that you love them
Spending time with your child
Encouraging your child to make choices
Fostering independence in your children
Giving genuine importance to your child's opinion and listening
Taking the time to explain reasons
Feeding your child with positive encouragement
Encouraging your child to try new and challenging activities

Ask for Support from Friends

Ask friends to tell you what they like about you or think you do well.
Ask someone who cares about you to just listen to you "vent" for a little while without trying to "fix" things.
Ask for a hug.
Ask someone who loves you to remind you that they do.

Get Help from Teachers & Other Helpers

Go to professors or advisors or tutors to ask for help in classes if this is a problem for you. Remember: They are there to help you learn!
If you lack self-confidence in certain areas, take classes or try out new activities to increase your sense of competence (for example, take a math class, join a dance club, take swimming lessons, etc.
"Appreciation raises self-esteem, self-esteem increases productivity. When you acknowledge someone for just being there, it can make a world of difference in their level of productiveness." - Mary Robinson

30 Workplace Tips to boost self-esteem

Celebrate each person's anniversary with the company
Remember birthdays
Ask for ideas for improvements
Give them credit and recognition for any improvements
Send personal email messages - i.e. Great job on ?? report.
Put up attractive pictures of inspirational, motivational posters for employees not just managers offices
Share the task of choosing the posters amongst groups of employees to choose and change them regularly
Provide a regular morning tea
Allow a casual day out of uniform
Many people are juggling roles - allow them flexibility for schedules
Include training/motivation for ALL staff, not just managers
Accentuate the positive - always remember to acknowledge the good work not just the negatives
Treat employees, employers, and fellow staff members as you would like to be treated
Let people know when their work or some aspect of it, however minor has improved.
Treat each person as if they were successful in their jobs. See the best in them even when they don't themselves.
If you see something going wrong, give them constructive criticism - what you like, what the problem is and a solution.
Be a helpful older sibling, not a reprimanding parent figure. Let them know you're there to help, not to criticise or scold. Treat them as adults.
Give them lots of encouragement - you'll be amazed at the effect.
Don't dwell on past mistakes and failures. Forgive and forget and move on.
If someone has willingness and ability to improve, let them try without constantly
reminding them of what they did wrong before.
Write out a prompt sheet for new tasks so people can refer to it
Host the employee of the month award
Let customers choose the Employee of the month. Advertise it in your newsletter
Respect their feelings, you'll get a better result if you treat them this way
If you get a windfall for the company, celebrate or share the bonus, especially if it was the result of others work
Set up a childcare for working parents or work in conjunction with a local one
Allow them to take 'well-off' days in lieu of sick days. Reward them for being positive
Never belittle and employee
If something is not working, ask for solutions
Have high expectations and let them now as well as empowering them to reach that level with on-going support and training.

From Managing with a Heart - Sharon Good

Dear Simon and Gary,

"Janice is a trainer and speaker (teaching workshops on how to deal with difficult people, for example). Her personal calling, however, is to try and raise self-esteem of New Zealanders and others around the world, and to promote the idea of a "National Self Esteem Day" on the 28th of June. Janice is looking for people to get on board the idea, and ways to promote the concept. She's very sincere, and this is a real calling for her." - Rachel Prosser, Like to the Lark : Coaching, Training, Public Speaking, Speechwriting.