Building a good foundation is the most effective way to increase one's sense of self-worth and confidence. The following are some pointers that you could find useful in building and keeping strong mental muscles on a day-to-day basis, and we hope you do.
As a means to show appreciation for all of your hard work, you should really contemplate rewarding yourself with something you truly deserve.
Would you be so kind as to provide a rundown of the different ways in which you've improved your life recently? You have the choice to contemplate writing down actions such as "I made my bed" or "I took a brief pause to have lunch" or "I greeted a friend as I walked by them."
Now that we've got that out of the way, let's talk about the things you did today. Have you finished all of the things that were on your list? It would appear that some of the goals that you set for yourself have been achieved. Please take a minute to recognise and appreciate the progress you have achieved, and think about rewarding yourself for the hard work you have put in. You have earned it.
Would you like a cookie with your coffee? Would you like to spend a few moments prior to eating your lunch taking advantage of the beautiful weather that is now outside?
Think about the things that you really want. Take some time to think about the good feelings you have after you have received your prize, and do this as soon as you can after you have received it.
Think about taking some time to think on your life and admit that you are responsible for some of the ways in which it is now shaped. As you move forward, it is essential to keep in mind that the decisions you make have the potential to influence how you feel about yourself.
When you find yourself in a scenario where you've made a mistake, it might be beneficial to take some time to reflect on the circumstance and think about different courses of action that you could have pursued. This strategy makes room for both individual development and educational possibilities. Which of the available alternatives would you have chosen to pursue? Which other options may have been taken that might have resulted in a different set of circumstances?
Recognising and accepting responsibility might be difficult, but it is an essential step in taking preventative action and developing a solid foundation for one's sense of self-worth.