Title: Self-Esteem Struggles and Strategies That Can Help
Headings: Self-Esteem Struggles and Strategies That Can Help
Self-Esteem Struggles and Strategies That Can Help
The Origin of Self-Esteem Struggles
Why Some People Struggle But Not Others
Challenges & Strategies to Build Self-Esteem

Content: According to Gertsen, “some people internalize negative events, see negative events as permanent and all encompassing (global) while others see [one] as temporary and don’t internalize the negative event.” Alternatively, believing that you’re a generally good person who makes mistakes helps you to accept your flaws and work on them, Howes explains. Thus, adjusting a distorted perspective is crucial in working through self-esteem issues. “ When people can take a non-distorted look at themselves, they’ll see they’re like everyone else, with strengths and weaknesses,” Howes says. Challenges & Strategies to Build Self-Esteem
“Trying to help someone accept that they are OK can be as difficult as telling them what they always thought was the color green is actually red,” Howes says. Initially, it seems unthinkable: “ It just can’t be.” Low self-esteem and its accompanying distorted perspective also can serve as an anti-anxiety strategy that brings comfort. “ In a way, self-hatred is a system they’ve known and one that has worked,” Howes maintains. People might think, “If it’s always my fault, I don’t have to confront anyone or feel ill will toward others,” even though asserting your boundaries and being able to communicate effectively with others are essential tools for healthy relationships.