Psychologists usually distinguish 2 types of self-esteem: adequate and distorted. Adequate self-esteem reflects the abilities and qualities of a person that really exist in reality.
That is, they are objectively evaluated. Distorted self-esteem can be both overestimated and underestimated.
Signs of low self-esteem
One of the main symptoms of low self-esteem is high self-criticism and negative self-perception.
Patients with such a deviation often experience mental disorders; they are characterized by emotional anxiety. They constantly worry that they did something wrong.
You are afraid of difficulties because you think that you will not be able to overcome them. You treat yourself much stricter than those around you.
You often experience a sense of anxiety and think too much about small things. No matter how much you work, you feel like you're not doing enough.
How to feel confident in any situation
The psychotherapist named 5 psychological tricks that will help you instantly feel more confident:
- Reverse negative assumptions about yourself.
- Don't say "I think" or "I'm not sure".
- Think back to a time when you felt confident.
- Log out of social networks.
- Wear what makes you feel strong.
