Positive self-esteem vs. negative self-esteem

Self-esteem is what we think of ourselves, how much we value and love ourselves. Therefore the way we act according to that image we have of what we are. Since our way of thinking and acting must coincide with what we want in life, it is necessary that to achieve our goals we have a positive or high self-esteem.

People with negative or low self-esteem often don’t achieve what they set out to do, and it’s for a simple reason. They do not believe in them and think, even when they are walking the path to what they want, that they will never get there.

One thing is very true, what you say will be true. If you say you can do something it’s true and if you say you can’t it’s also true. It’s simple, the power is in you, and if you think you can do something, you will fight until you get it.

But if your thinking is focused on the fact that it is impossible for you to achieve what others have been able to, you will sabotage every attempt or you will not fight with all your claws to achieve it.

Do you understand the importance of having positive self-esteem? It will make you value yourself and reach your goals, so that you don’t feel that when you fall you won’t get up again, but that each fall will push you to get up and run more willingly.

Now, so that you can know which side you are on, let’s look at the characteristics of people with each type of self-esteem.

Characteristics of a person with positive self-esteem

He trusts and believes in himself.
He doesn’t let failure shut down his dreams.
He’s the person he wants to be no matter what people say.
He accepts the challenges and is confident that he can achieve them.
He enjoys and accepts others and himself.
He’s assertive. He knows how to ask for what he deserves and accepts that others deserve it too.
He’s a tolerant person, but he knows how to set limits.
He enjoys taking risks.
Their work, personal and academic performance is good.
He’s not afraid to speak in public.
He listens to advice, but his opinion goes above and beyond that of others when it comes to his decisions.
He has goals and plans to reach them.
He is not jealous, nor does he envy the achievements of others.
He’s happy about other people’s triumphs.
He expresses his feelings.
He can say yes or no when he wants to and not to please others.

Characteristics of a person with negative self-esteem

He’s self-critical and complains about almost everything.
Unsociable and introverted.
Many times he is able to cheat to feel he can win.
She’s insecure.
He’s very afraid of being wrong.
Sometimes he can act aggressively and defiantly.
They’re usually perfectionists.
They need other people’s approval.
They can’t say yes or no and they do things to please others that make them unhappy.
They are sad and defeatist people.

We can all reach our goals, if someone else can too. You must learn to love yourself and have a positive attitude towards life, to value yourself. By having a positive self-esteem the world will change for you and you will not be able to believe everything you were missing. Encourage yourself to love yourself, think about the value you have and accept success as part of your life.