Self-Esteem | Understanding Its Influence

Self-Esteem

Understanding Low Self-Esteem

Did you know that low self-esteem presents your negative self-image as a fact? It’s no wonder it degrades your mental health and contributes to depression and anxiety.

High self-esteem leads to greater confidence. However, putting yourself on the road to an improved self-image requires an exploration of your insecurities, trauma, and more. Many people utilize therapy to navigate this treacherous terrain in a safe, constructive environment. After all, fostering a healthy self-image could be the key to unlocking your true potential.

Here’s why self-esteem is so pivotal in dictating our self-image and how we move about the world.

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Factors Influencing Low Self-Esteem

Understanding what led to low self-esteem can help tremendously in your recovery with therapy. How were you affected during your upbringing, adolescent experiences, and societal interactions? It’s not uncommon to realize that these factors largely dictate your self-image and beliefs today, with these thinking patterns cementing your view of yourself and the world.

In your early years, you learned how to think about yourself through family members and close peers. After that, the behaviors you observed influenced your inner voice (self-talk).

Often, people who learn negative self-talk do so to survive inflicted trauma and, through that experience, develop low self-esteem. Low self-esteem then forces them to act in accordance with their warped self-image, and the cycle continues as their relationships reinforce these beliefs, especially in the absence of therapy.

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Signs and Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem

Many people with low self-esteem are unaware of their negative self-view or how their perspective limits their well-being. Could learning the symptoms of low self-esteem help you identify unproductive thinking patterns and recover your confidence?

Some of the main symptoms of low self-esteem include the following:

You have negative self-talk
You constantly seek reassurance
You project on and blame others
You live in denial of reality
You have black-and-white thinking

You rehash subjects or feelings
You use overgeneralizations
You remain in unhealthy relationships
You lack self-advocacy
You’re numb to maltreatment

Seeing your own behavior or thought patterns is a great first step to reclaiming self-confidence through therapy. Stay honest, but also remember to be gentle with yourself–the process is tough.

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Strategies for Improving Low Self-Esteem

Fortunately, several strategies could help you drastically improve your self-esteem.

First, it’s helpful to start attempting to change your own thinking patterns with the inclusion of therapy. As you notice negative self-talk, challenge your beliefs. One strategy is to externalize the self-talk by intentionally using the word “you” instead of “I.”

However, it’s understandably difficult to achieve emotional regulation on your own, especially after many years of ingrained thinking patterns. So, secondly, practice self-compassion.

Why not lock in some help from external resources if you’re struggling to change your mindset? Professionals employ diverse methods to help you adapt your thinking, improve your self-image, and rediscover self-love. For example, you could try out Breaking Dawn Therapy’s Michigan online therapy, in-person support groups, or peer mentorship programs.

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If you’re in Michigan and want some local options, you could always contact Breaking Dawn Therapy. The team offers online psychological counseling services through a virtual practice to help you fit therapy into your busy schedule. Whether you’re trying to squeeze in a 55-minute session before work or between school run activities, it’s the perfect opportunity for some self-care.

The Breaking Dawn Therapy professionals work to understand your needs and goals, creating a personalized plan for your mental health. The team offers a holistic approach that includes options like:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Solution-focused brief therapy
Mindfulness to treat anxiety and stress

Contact these experienced professionals to meet a team who are passionate about helping you maximize your mental health.

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Investing in Your Self-Esteem with Breaking Dawn Therapy

What’s preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Whether your self-esteem is keeping you in an abusive relationship, you’re avoiding trying new things, or you’re depressed, you have the power to change! With a combination of thinking pattern changes and psychological counseling like therapy, you could notice major changes in only a few months.

Take charge of your mental well-being and call (734) 457-1253 to schedule a session with Breaking Dawn Therapy. The therapists will work with you to determine the best time and treatment plan for your virtual therapy session. It could change your life.

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