Boost your self-esteem

Even last night her mother said she couldn't do anything right. "Anita," her teacher called. It was finally her turn. She wondered what a good for nothing child like her could possibly have to say. 'Say something '  she ordered her brain as she stood up, but she was tongue tied. She stuttered gibberish. She couldn't really remember . But what she did remember was the complete hollowness she felt as she sank back into her seat.

How many parents, like Anita's mother, do not realize the impact their words have on their own children?Alarmingly, a staggering number you will find when you go looking. The words of parents can help boost their young one' of self esteem and  confidence or plummet it to a level zero.

Every teenager and young person alike needs A great sense of self worth can make the difference in the achievement of their goals and becoming successful..  Why? Because they are young and in the prime of their lives.

This is the time they meet new people, try new things, begin high school, start college, be crazy and the last thing they need is that nagging thought ' You're not good enough ' placing its heavy weight on them. A great sense of self worth can make the difference in the achievement of their goals and becoming successful.

Thankfully even in the midst of negativity, every one has the chance to strive. Here are few ways to boost your own esteem even if people around you are not doing a good job of it. When you can't rely on people around you to do a good job of helping you boost your sense of self worth.

1. Talk to yourself

You are what you say you are. Say positive things about and to yourself. Constantly remind yourself that you are unique, beautifully and specially made by God. Believe and dwell in that.

2. Never do things you aren't good at (but do things you have potential for)

So what if your friend is good at singing and you're not. Why waste your time in the choir feeling sorry for yourself. There are other things you have a potential for. Dancing, playing tennis. Try it once and if its right stick with it. If it doesn't work then move on. Work on your strengths and watch yourself grow and excel. It will get you the positive vibes which will be equal to great self esteem.

3. Stop comparing yourself: That's a bad habit many of us have. Just as our faces are different so are our personalities.

4. Stay away from people that make you feel bad: Like fuel to fire, they should be avoided.

Limit your interaction with them as much as possible because they don't help your self esteem.

5. Lastly, never strive for perfection. It's unreal. Accept your flaws.

Know that you will make mistakes. But keep in mind that's it's okay to try again.

Don't forget that words are powerful. They have the ability to mould and break. Mind the words you use. You could be having a negative impact on a person's self esteem and be completely unaware.

Written by Vanessa Iyenoma.

Vanessa Iyenoma, popularly called "Nessa". I'm a lifestyle blogger, blogging a lot about books and motivational subjects @ justbeingnessa.wordpress.com . I'm a student, a writer, a Christian and a bibliophile, amongst other things.