Tips for improving your self-esteem

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shows on those pictures, the lens captures everything. So it is important to put in good hours of sleep before your photoshoot. Be relaxed and have fun, good pictures are easily taken when one is calm and enjoying themselves. I always appreciate having good music during my shoots, it calms me. Have a concept well planned out to the tea with your photographer, let them know what you want, what you’re thinking of, from outfits to props to backgrounds and poses. This way both you and your photographer are on the same page, trust me you won’t regret it.

What’s the ever done? craziest or most out-of-character thing you’ve

It’s not really the craziest but definitely out-of-character but I’ve once used someone’s toothbrush to lay my edges and forgot to wash it. It was nothing personal nor deep but I needed those edges laid and my toothbrush was out of the question. Not one of my proudest moments.

What’s your favourite thing about this city?

The weather-not too hot, not too cold but just right. I absolutely love the none-rainy cloudy days where I can just be at home reading a book and binge watching on some Netflix.

What is your biggest ‘pet peeve’?

My biggest pet-peeve has to be people who walk extremely slow especially on side-walks. I’m a tall girl, my steps are longer and it is so annoying to walk behind someone who’s taking their time walking especially on peak hours, when everyone is rushing somewhere.

If you could relive one day from which would it be and why? the past,

Definitely would be the night before my trip to Durban. It was my first time going there and without my parents. I was doing my sixth grade at the time. I’d love to go back to that night and those feelings. Feeling unstoppable, carefree, I was filled with so much excitement. It was such a mini euphoric moment for me. There were butterflies in my tummy, I was full of life. Reason why I’d want to relive that night is because as I grow I barely get the chance to experience that anymore as adulthood pushes through.

If you could have any talent in the world, what would it be?

Any talent in the world huh..? Let’s see, I’d probably go for, playing most musical instruments. I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the harp and enjoy the delicate sounds it produces.

What is self-esteem? ELF-ESTEEM

Sis the opinion you have about yourself and your abilities. It can be influenced by factors like your confidence, your identity, and your sense of belonging. Self esteem can be high, low or somewhere in-between.

Low self-esteem

Having low self-esteem might mean you aren’t confident in your abilities, your personality, or the value you bring to others in your life. Low self esteem might be caused by: Not feeling a sense of in life Doubts about your sexuality, or body

Feeling like you don’t belong with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Good self-esteem Why 2 . is self-esteem 1. Be nice to yourself 3. Get movin’

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On the contrary, having good self-esteem means you have positive beliefs about your abilities and your place in the world. It can be caused by: Being confident in your ability to create change and withstand challenges in your life

A sense of confidence and pride in your identity Feeling like you belong in your family, school, or group of friends.

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Self-esteem is important because it is the underlying foundation supporting everything you do, from everyday chores and activities to longterm goals. While everyone occasionally has doubts about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you:

Feeling insecure

Lacking motivation

Unable to respond to challenges in your life

Anxious or depressed

With negative thoughts and feelings about your body image.

That little voice that tells you you’re killin’ it (or not) is way more powerful than you might think. Make an effort to be kind to yourself and, if you do slip up, try to challenge any negative thoughts. A good rule of thumb is to speak to yourself in the same way that you’d speak to your mates. This can be really hard at first, but practise makes perfect. If you want a few pointers, check out our tips for talking yourself up.

Try: Writing down three things that you like about yourself.

You do you

Com- yourself people sure-fire way start feeling crummy. Try to focus on your own goals and achievements, rather than measuring them against someone else’s. Nobody needs that kind of pressure!

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Exercise is a great way to increase motivation, practise setting goals and build confidence. Breaking a sweat also cues the body to release endorphins, the feel-good hormones.

4. Nobody’s perfect

Always strive to be the best version of yourself, but it’s also important to accept that perfection is an unrealistic goal.

5. Remember that everyone makes mistakes

You’ve got to make mistakes in order to learn and grow, so try not to beat yourself up if you forget to hit (ctrl+s) on a super-important assignment. Everyone’s been there.

6. Focus on what you can change

It’s easy to get hung up on all the things that are out of your control, but it won’t achieve much. Instead, try to focus your energy on identifying the things that are within your control and seeing what you can do about them. Read more about how you can accept things that are out of your control.

Try: Writing down one thing that you’re not happy with, and three ways you could change it.

7. Do what makes you happy

If you spend time doing the things you enjoy, you’re more likely to think positively. Try to schedule in a little you-time every day. Whether that’s time spent reading, cooking or just conking out on the couch for a bit, if it makes you happy, make time for it.

8. Celebrate the small stuff

You got up on time this morning. Tick. You poached your eggs to perfection. Winning. Celebrating the small victories is a great way to build confidence and start feeling better about yourself.

Try: Writing down three things you did well at the end of each day.

9. Be a pal

Being helpful and considerate to other people will certainly boost their mood, but it’ll also make you feel pretty good about yourself

10. Surround yourself with a supportive squad

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Find people who make you feel good about yourself and avoid those who tend to trigger your negative thinking.