Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem: Changing the Perception of Self

By Nelly Kouh Bama

Re-building your self-esteem is an inspirational piece which is designed to help individuals struggling with a low self-esteem. The truth is, if you don’t feel great about yourself, no one will. If you don’t feel good, you can’t accomplish much. There are dreams in your heart which you’ll never realize unless you face the giant of a low self-esteem. In an age where social media defines people’s self-worth, so many go on day-by-day living a lie. It’s time to identify this disease, which is killing so many dreams, causing many not to live fully. This book will not only help you discover your self-worth but also give you practical steps to help you on your journey to re-building your self-esteem, redefining your self-worth and emotional healing. It is never too late to look within and discover your true value. My desire is to see you rise out of the dust and own your uniqueness. There are rich deposits within you. The world is waiting for that talent you are holding onto. So rise up, stand tall, and become all you were designed for.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9781645842705

Book preview

Chapter One

The Concept of Self-Esteem

Self-esteem and self-worth describes one’s understanding of their value and identity. A woman’s self-esteem for example is a measuring stick for how she feels about herself. There are two major components to this measure of worth: security and significance. In other words, self-esteem and self-worth are based on whether a human being feels loved and accepted.

For many women, physical appearance plays a role in the level of self-worth they feel. Security gives a woman certainty a foundation on which to build relationships and carry out her daily life. A woman who is insecure feels very uncomfortable with herself. All she sees are her weaknesses, flaws, and failures (Counselling Women, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Diane Langerberg).

Self-esteem has been defined as the way in which an individual perceives themselves. According to the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary, self-esteem is a feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities. Self-esteem impacts how you take care of yourself, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Self-esteem is about your whole self, not just your body. The truth is that many people believe they are worthless and have no value at all (Fikile Mekgoe). This could be as a result of various factors such as experiences, environment, upbringing, thinking patterns, among others. It’s important for an individual to have a