Hi there. I’m new here. Also my low self esteem has been affecting my relationships with others and I never really realized how bad it was until recently. And only then did I realize how bad I was to myself. Betraying myself, never feeling good enough, unsure, anxious, etc...all the classic symptoms of having low self esteem.
I’ve been trying to be mindful of what I think, feel, say, and such to myself and to others. It is soooo hard! I have mood apps on my phone to help me log my moods, feelings, thoughts, and they’re full of good ideas to get me out of my usual negative thinking traps. And boy do I fall into negative thinking traps! Way more than I ever realized.
Does anyone have any tips on how to not fall into these traps so often? Or is it one of those things in which I just have to be consistent, mindful, and only time will help? It’s exhausting. Also, what have you done to help raise your self esteem? I need all the help I can get. Certainly feels lonely as I embark on this journey.