1. Abandon Negative Thinking. We often engage in negative internal dialogue without even realizing it: "I won't succeed," "I'm too lazy to achieve anything," "I'm not attractive enough for anyone to like me." These thoughts severely undermine your self-belief. Is that what you want?

Instead of "I won't succeed," say, "I can do many things, and I can learn this too." Instead of "I'm too lazy," say, "I've achieved what I have, and that's already a lot." Instead of "I'm not attractive," say, "Many people find me appealing."

Repeat these phrases every day for a week. Soon, they will start to arise in your mind on their own.

2. Embrace Your Quirks. Almost everyone has qualities they don't like about themselves. We are all imperfect, but that's what makes each of us unique.

Make a list of these qualities and express gratitude for each of them. For example: "Thanks to my baldness for helping me use less shampoo," "Thanks to my height for allowing me to comfortably fit into any car," or "Thanks to my stomach for carrying my child."

Some of your traits may not be your favorite, but they make you who you are. Attitudes towards them can be changed. Loving yourself is much more beneficial and enjoyable than constantly being dissatisfied with yourself.

3. Eliminate Fear and Guilt. Start recording all your fears that bother you every day. Even the strangest ones, like "Aliens will abduct me"!

Then highlight those that repeat most often. Write down what you blame yourself for. Maybe you feel guilty for skipping gym sessions or for forgetting to call your relatives. Or you fear that you won't achieve a certain goal. Anything! Just write it down.

Choose one item from the selected ones and write a permission statement for yourself. For example: "I have the right to skip a workout," "I have the right to be forgetful," or "I have the right to fail."

Place this permission where you will see it often: on your monitor, fridge, or next to your bed. The next time fear or guilt creeps in, look at the note – it will make things easier for you.

4. Act without Self-Criticism. When you remove self-criticism, you automatically boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. The ability to replace negative beliefs with positive ones helps develop a more tolerant attitude toward yourself.

Reconsidering negative situations also contributes to increased self-esteem and confidence. When you reframe negative events, seeing them as lessons and opportunities for growth, it helps maintain a positive attitude toward yourself. You start to perceive everything not as personal failures but as temporary challenges.

5. Surround Yourself with Supportive People. Social interaction plays a crucial role in boosting self-confidence. Friends and family help you feel important and valued. When they don't criticize you but accept all your quirks and passions, understanding that they are part of you.

Warm meetings and confidential conversations with loved ones can strengthen your self-esteem. When you feel appreciated, loved, and supported, it reinforces your confidence in yourself and your abilities.

Practice these simple actions, and your self-esteem will strengthen! ❤️