Title: What Is Self-Esteem?
Headings: What Is Self-Esteem?
What Is Self-Esteem?
What Is Self-Esteem?
Why Self-Esteem Is Important
Theories
Factors That Affect Self-Esteem
Healthy Self-Esteem
Low Self-Esteem
Excessive Self-Esteem
How to Improve Self-Esteem
A Word From Verywell

Content: Some actions that you can take to help improve your self-esteem include: Become more aware of negative thoughts. Learn to identify the distorted thoughts that are impacting your self-worth. Challenge negative thinking patterns. When you find yourself engaging in negative thinking, try countering those thoughts with more realistic and/or positive ones. Use positive self-talk. Practice reciting positive affirmations to yourself. 7
Practice self-compassion. Practice forgiving yourself for past mistakes and move forward by accepting all parts of yourself. Low self-esteem can contribute to or be a symptom of mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression.