Does the way that you think and feel about yourself prevent you from living the life you want?

Self esteem is about believing in yourself, and feeling good about who you are. It's about respecting yourself, and standing by what you believe in. When you have high self esteem, you are mentally resilient and strong – in the finest possible way. This means that you are able to be true to yourself, whilst also respecting others, and how their views and opinions might differ from yours.

Low self esteem is created by holding deep-seated and ongoing negative beliefs and thoughts about yourself. You may have had low self esteem for as long as you can remember. If you have low self esteem, it can prevent you from reaching your potential, and moving forward in your life.

Caroline Carr