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 Low self-esteem is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. They often feel incompetent, unloved, or inadequate. People who struggle with low self-esteem are consistently afraid about making mistakes or letting other people down.

> Signs of low self-esteem include:

saying negative things and being critical about yourself.

joking about yourself in a negative way.

focusing on your negatives and ignoring your achievements.

blaming yourself when things go wrong.

thinking other people are better than you.

thinking you don't deserve to have fun.

> Other ways to improve low self-esteem

Recognise what you're good at. We're all good at something, whether it's cooking, singing, doing puzzles or being a friend. ...

Build positive relationships. ...

Be kind to yourself. ...

Learn to be assertive. ...

Start saying "no" ...

Give yourself a challenge.

> Here are five ways to nourish your self-esteem when it is low:

Use positive affirmations correctly. ...

Identify your competencies and develop them. ...

Learn to accept compliments. ...

Eliminate self-criticism and introduce self-compassion. ...

Affirm your real worth.

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