SELF ESTEEM

Self-esteem is the relationship that you have with yourself and is made up of thoughts and feelings you have about yourself. If you have a negative view of your worth and value as a person, it is possible that low self-esteem may be contributing to this. Self-esteem difficulties can impact many areas of your life, from your work life to the relationships you choose.

If you are suffering from low self-esteem you may experience:

Lack of confidence holding you back
Negative self-talk
Sensitivity to rejection
Comparing yourself to others
Avoidance of doing things
Feelings of shame

If you are suffering from self-esteem difficulties, Brookvale Psychology can work with you to understand the underlying causes and take steps to improve your self-esteem and confidence.

Make an appointment with us today.

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Why is Self-Compassion More Important than Self-Esteem?

So what is self-compassion? Self-compassion involves extending the same level of respect and kindness in our communication with ourselves as we would to a good friend. Dr Kirstin Neff is a leading researcher on self-compassion, who suggests that we should be striving to increase self-compassion rather than self-esteem if we are to lead happy healthy productive lives.