How Self-Esteem Issues Show Up

Most people experience self-doubt on a regular basis and I am not immune. I
have spent entirely too much of my life trying to accept myself as I am.
While easy for me to see how wonderful and special you are, it was a
challenge for many years to see myself in the same light. It's no wonder
that my first book focuses on "-discovery and acceptance." And it's no wonder that my journey led me into psychiatric
nursing and success coaching not only to work on my own personal
development, but to assist others in their personal leadership development
as well.

One way self-esteem issues show up in our lives is through addictions.
Addicts often have self-esteem issues; why else would we put junk into our
bodies, participate in high risk behaviors, and treat ourselves with such
disdain and disregard?

But addictions aren't the only way self-esteem issues show up.

When you don't honor yourself, when you constantly question yourself and
your ability to make good decisions on your own behalf, when you look for
your value in places outside of you, then your self-esteem suffers.

In fact, any time you choose to do something that does not honor you, your
self-esteem is impacted. Honoring your Self and valuing your uniqueness as a
human being, clears your mind of the negative self-talk and self-doubts so
you can focus on other important things in life like your relationships,
work, recreation, and passions.