An excerpt from "What is Self-Esteem? A Psychologist Explains" by Courtney E. Ackerman
Here are 23 examples of issues that can manifest from low self-esteem:
- You people please
- You’re easily angered or irritated
- You feel your opinion isn’t important
- You hate you
- What you do is never good enough
- You’re highly sensitive to others opinions
- The world doesn’t feel safe
- You doubt every decision
- You regularly experience the emotions of sadness and worthlessness
- You find it hard keeping relationships
- You avoid taking risks or trying new things
- You engage in addictive avoidance behaviors
- You struggle with confidence
- You find it difficult creating boundaries
- You give more attention to your weaknesses
- You are often unsure of who you are
- You feel negative experiences are all consuming
- You struggle to say no
- You find it difficult asking for your needs to be met
- You hold a pessimistic or negative outlook on life
- You doubt your abilities or chances of success
- You frequently experience negative emotions, such as fear, anxiety or depression
- You compare yourself with others and often you come in second best