Guest Contributor: Kisha Smiley
from Held In High Esteem
Navigating your way through school,
puberty, social media, and relationships with others can be stressful to say
the least. At this age it can seem as if everyone has an opinion about what you
“should” do with your life. Some will in fact have your best interest at heart,
but be leery of those who will try to take advantage of you due to your
age.
You must be able to read through the
intentions of others as well as keep your eyes open at all times. Observe the
actions of others and stay aware of your surroundings. Having confidence in
yourself and understanding your worth are two sure ways to help navigate your
relationships with others.
As you experience the ebbs and flows
of life and learn from the lessons at hand, you’ll be able to grow with each
passing day. Without confidence, you won't ever be able to recognize your
worth, and in turn your self-esteem will never have the opportunity to flourish
in the way that it should.
Your self-worth will reflect your
self-esteem and confidence. When your confidence is low you may feel unworthy
of good things coming your way. When your confidence is low, you’ll feel too
shy to speak up to others about the way they are treating you, or talking about
you.
When you confidence is high, you’ll have no problem standing up for
yourself. In turn, how you view yourself and how you let others treat you is a
direct reflection of your worth. Don’t allow your peers to use nor take
advantage of you yet claim to be your “friends.” Remember, actions don’t
lie.
Ask yourself “What do I value, what
means a lot to me?” It could be family, education, sports, or being healthy. It
could also be love, loyalty, religion, and honesty. In a nutshell these
are things you keep at the forefront of your mind and in your heart. These are
things that make up who you are as a person. Although you are changing everyday
and figuring out new things about yourself, never forget who you are.
There’s beauty in being different.
Have confidence in your unique ways, have confidence in those moments of
standing out, and have confidence in being different. Do not compare
yourself to others because it’s a sure way to create low self-esteem. Comparisons
will always leave you feeling terrible and empty on the inside. Get comfortable
with your looks, body, personality, talents, abilities, and accomplishments.
Fall in love with yourself first.
Practice self-love in the same way you would show it to someone else.
People often find it easy to love others, but difficult to love themselves.
When you love yourself unconditionally, your self-esteem is sure to improve.
Remember, “Always hold yourself
in high esteem.”
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