Previous page

Definition: Self esteem

Self esteem is the belief in your worth or value. Low self esteem is the belief that you are worthless or inadequate. People who were abused as children (physical beating or sexual abuse) are more likely to suffer unrealistic low self esteem as adults. This is because of constant repetition of a 'message' that they are of little value or just an object to be used. In a way they have been 'brain washed' by constant criticism or abuse that they are a certain way.

Low self esteem is often linked with self confidence and depression

Further information

* Top Ten Facts about Low Self-Esteem
Mark Tyrrell, co-author of the Self Confidence Trainer, has taught thousands of health professionals the facts about self esteem. He has also co-authored a book on self esteem for Axis Publishing called The Giant Within - Maximise Your Self. Here he gives his top ten tips for overcoming low self esteem.

* Free Course
Improve your self esteem and build your self confidence with Uncommon Knowledge's free self help course.

* Self Confidence CD
The Self Confidence Trainer is a comprehensive 2-CD, 4-session programme that will guide you, step by step, towards greater self-confidence. During the programme you will learn the true essence of confidence, how to think confidently and how to use the strategies of highly confident people.

* Self Esteem-Building mp3 Hypnosis Download
Low self esteem can make many things difficult. You blame yourself for things that aren't your fault; you underestimate your abilities, and you expect things to go wrong for you.This gentle yet powerful hypnosis download will build your self esteem

* Self Esteem Booster Hypnosis Script
The Self Esteem Booster Hypnosis Script is a package of elegant suggestions that you can use to help your clients discover how they can change their view of the world and their low self esteem. When they have mastered these skills, they need never experience low self esteem again.