- Therapy
- Working with early experiences – our inner child, overcoming negative beliefs;
- Dealing with negative emotions (anger, fear, shame…) accepting them, and forming healthy emotional and psychological boundaries.
- Developing new, positive beliefs about oneself – acceptance, and self-belief.
Insecurity and low self-esteem
Self-esteem and good self-assessment represent the confidence we have in ourselves and our abilities. Realistic self-confidence and positive self-esteem influence our thoughts and behavior, our attitude toward others, and our life as a whole. Having self-confidence does not mean we are all-powerful. If we feel at peace with who we are, we usually don't fear challenges and have the courage to accept our limitations. Being confident in ourselves doesn't mean being reckless or arrogant, but rather that we are not paralyzed by fear and anxiety when facing life's challenges.
Many factors influence the development of self-esteem, but perhaps the most crucial are the quality of the relationship between children and their parents at an early age, bullying at school, and a challenging adolescence.
In adulthood, even well-developed self-esteem can be disrupted by sudden life changes or perceived failures, such as job loss or a job change, the end of an intimate relationship, legal or financial problems, struggles with addiction or substance abuse, medical conditions, and many other events that can make us question our self-worth.
The reality is that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Having stable self-esteem means accepting and recognizing all aspects of ourselves.
Overcoming low self-esteem is a long process that requires time and psychological support.
