How Will Self Esteem Impact Your Life

How Will Self Esteem Impact Your Life— 7 Desirable Traits & Long-Term Affects of Self-Esteem

People who hold themselves in high esteem are less likely to engage in destructive behaviors such as alcohol and drug abuse or violence and crime.

On the other hand, those who suffer from low self-esteem often feel helpless, powerless or even depressed. They may struggle to find joy and happiness in day-to-day life.  Even worse, the may not recognize their unique abilities, talents and skills.

For these reasons and many more, it is vital that we advocate for healthy self-esteem for all members, of all ages, in our society.

According to the National Association for Self Esteem, people who have high self esteem typically possess 7 desirable traits.

7 Desirable Traits of Healthy Self-Esteem

1. Are friendly.
2. Have lots of energy.
3. Smile lots and lots and lots.
4. Feel good most of the time.
5. Talk positively to themselves.
6. Draw positive people to them.
7. Are independent and able to take risks.

Moreover, a recent study released by the University of Florida (May 2007) reports that people who have high opinions of themselves as teenagers and young adults earn more money than their less confident counterparts.

READ THIS! A clear correlation exists between self esteem and monetary achievement.

So self-esteem does indeed have a major impact on many areas of one’s life.

To get some awesome ideas of exactly how to build great self-confidence and self-esteem, please read the article about how journaling can build self-confidence in pre-teens (just remember that this advice is good for women and girls of any age!)

Low self-esteem and self-confidence are serious issues.  Please take steps today to strengthen your self-esteem and the self-esteem of your loved ones.

Here’s to improved self-esteem in everyone!

~~~

Journal Buddies builds creative self-esteem in boys and girls.

~~~

Related Articles:

1. How Will Self Esteem Impact Your Child’s Life
2. Self Esteem Statistics & Symptoms
3. Journal Writing Improves Self-Esteem
4. Lack of Self Esteem
5. Advocacy and Self Esteem
6. Low Self Esteem and Low Self Confidence
7. Setting Goals Through Journaling Encourages A Pre-Teen’s Self-Esteem
8. Self Confidence
9. 13 Tips to Help Build Self-Esteem in Girls
10. Girls Self Esteem Facts | Six Alarming Facts You Need to Know
11. Self Esteem Activities
12. Help Your Pre-teen’s Self-Esteem By Helping Them Journal