Have you ever felt like speaking in a gathering, but everything ended in your head and never came out of your mouth for fear of what people would say or just feeling you weren’t good enough? You are not alone. So many people have felt this way too. According to research, about 85% of the world’s population suffers from low self-esteem. Low self-esteem often stems from feeling inadequate.
One of my ex-colleagues used to walk with a slouch until one day I noticed his posture had improved. I couldn’t help but ask him what happened, and he opened up to me about how he began slouching due to him constantly being called ugly when he was in secondary school. This made him have a bad self image of himself, which in turn affected his self-esteem and made him walk with his head down. He told me he went to therapy, during which some self-esteem books were recommended by his therapist. He was glad I noticed some improvement in his posture. Of course, I went ahead to ask him to share some of the books if he didn’t mind, which he did with all pleasure.
I particularly liked a printed compilation of 100 self-esteem quotes and would like to share 10 of those quotes with you here to help boost your self-esteem this new year if you struggle with low self-esteem or just need some reassurance.
1. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt
2. “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
3. “If you hear a voice within you say, ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh
4. “Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.” – Helen Keller
5. “Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” –Michelle Obama
6. “Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” –Christopher Robin
7. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.” –Maya Angelou
8. “You are your best thing” -Toni Morrison
9. “Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember—the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.” – Zig Ziglar
10. “The greatest mistake you can make in life is continually fearing that you’ll make one.” -Elbert Hubbard
Kickstarting the year with these self-esteem quotes and positive affirmations can do wonders for your confidence. Conquering the world outside is important, but you’d be amazed at what conquering the world inside can help you achieve.
Dear beautiful person, live, love and thrive!
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