How to Raise Your Self-Esteem

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from low self-esteem,
you are no stranger to the sensation that something vital is missing from
your life. Besides the inner disconnection you live with on a daily basis,
you may also feel distanced from loved ones and friends by an invisible
wall that prevents you from opening up and trusting those closest to you.

It seems like such a minor thing, holding oneself in high regard, because
most of us have been taught how to be unselfish and generous to others.
Any hint of selfish interest was severely frowned upon during our
formative years, and we still carry the echoes of that sentiment to this
day.

While selflessness and generosity are admirable traits, too many of us
carry them to an extreme, going so far as to completely neglect ourselves
and our needs.

The problems stemming from such a habit are far-reaching and can
affect many parts of our lives, from our work, to our income, our
interpersonal relationships, the way we dress, our health habits, and even
our perceived purpose in life.