Matthew D. Della Porta, Ph.D.
YouBeauty Happiness Expert
replied almost 2 years ago:
It's common to struggle with self-esteem. An effective way to address this issue is through the use of positive affirmations. This involves saying statements that counteract any negative thinking that you normally do. Here are a few example affirmations, but feel free to come up with your own: 1) I am beautiful. 2) I am worthy of love. 3) I am grateful for my [choose any attractive feature that you have]. Even if you don't believe them, practice saying them. Write them down on index cards and post them somewhere where you'll see them. Say them out loud to yourself at least three times a week, with conviction. Fake it until you make it! :) This technique may seem silly at first but it's important to recognize that a lack of self-esteem is usually sustained by lots of negative thinking. These negative, self-defeating thoughts need to be countered with positive thoughts, which come from the positive affirmations. Good luck!
