Ways to raise self esteem?!


Question:

Ways to raise self esteem?

I have low confidence, and I really hate it.
I always feel as if I'm the most unattractive person on the planet...even when I get compliments.
So, what are some ways of feeling better about myself? :(


Answers:

I didn't have much confidence at one time. I started with getting a facial and make-over from a friend of mine who did Mary Kay. As I began to pamper myself a little bit, I found I was worth it; strange as that may sound. I had always had an idea of how to put my make-up on and how to choose my colorsk, but it wasn't until I talked with my consultant that I was sure about what I was doing. As I began to take better care of myself on the outside, the inside began to feel better. I even was good at using the old line, "If they don't like the way I look without make-up, then they don't need to look at me". I found a group of friends who were always cheering me on even with the little things. They were always so supportive of me and they never seemed to be critical.

As for compliments, women in general are bad at accepting them. How many times have we told someone what a deal we got on a certain outfit when it was complimented rather than saying a simple "Thank You".

As I look back now, I know the time when my self esteem was at its lowest was prior to my 20's. When I was in my 20's, I still didn't have the best self esteem, but it did improve greatly. Now I am happy with who I am. Like I said, as I took care of the outside, the inside felt better, but I also have found that giving to others made a difference also. I volunteer my time to my church, cancer groups, and girl scouting as well as some other things. I found a career I absolutely love.

If you have God first in your life and you serve Christ, you are a child of a King. God loves you, and if the ruler of the universe, the creater of everything, the one who ownes a cattle on a thousand hills, loves you that much, why allow yourself to beat you up. God created you to be perfect in His sight, and how can you argue with Him about what is attractive. He knows what true beauty is, and I am sure you have it. God bless, and if I can be of more help, feel free to e-mail me. I will be saying a special prayer for you tonight and every morning and night for a week...longer if you would like. That is how special you are.




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