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Calculated Shard: 138 (from laksa105)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa138.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/confidence/10-tips-for-improving-your-self-esteem\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/confidence/10-tips-for-improving-your-self-esteem\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-wellbeing\/confidence\/10-tips-for-improving-your-self-esteem","crawl_time":1776749846,"first_indexed_time":1715408647,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,reachout!au,\/mental-wellbeing\/confidence\/10-tips-for-improving-your-self-esteem s443","src_root_hash":"7914559723989064338","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"10 tips for improving your self-esteem and self-worth","meta_descriptions":["Are you wondering how to improve your self-esteem? It can seem overwhelming or scary but we've got some great self-esteem tips to help you get started."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Complete our survey for your chance to win\nHave you used PeerChat or Ask ReachOut in the last 12 months? Tell us about your experience using ReachOut services for the chance to win a voucher worth $100.\nImproving self-esteem can seem like a huge task, but there are lots of different self-management techniques that can help. Check out our self-esteem tips below - these can be a checklist of strategies to try out on your journey to improving your opinion of yourself and your confidence.\nHow to improve self-esteem\nBe kind to yourself.\nTry your best not to compare yourself to others.\nExercise regularly to release endorphins and ‘happiness hormones’ like dopamine and serotonin.\nSet realistic goals for yourself and check in with your progress regularly.\nRemember: everyone makes mistakes, so don’t beat yourself up when you do.\nFocus on what is within your control.\nMake time for your hobbies and the things you enjoy.\nCelebrate your victories, no matter how big or small.\nBe a good friend, and make time to spend with your loved ones.\nSurround yourself with supportive people.\nWhat is self-esteem?\nSelf-esteem is 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.\nLow self esteem\nHaving 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:\nnot feeling a sense of security in life\ndoubts about your gender, sexuality, or body\nfeeling like you don't belong with your family, friends, or colleagues.\nGood self esteem\nOn 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:\nbeing confident in your ability to create change and withstand challenges in your life\na sense of confidence and pride in your identity\nfeeling like you belong in your family, school, or group of friends.\nWhat are the 4 components of self-esteem?\nYour self-esteem is made up from four attitudes you have about yourself: your confidence, your sense of identity, feeling a sense of belonging and being self-assured in your abilities.\nYour self-confidence\nSelf-confidence is all about your sense of security you have in yourself and in your life. You can only branch out and grow if you feel secure that your needs are being met. Having your needs met means you have things like a place to live, physical health, and stable finances.\nYour identity\nYour sense of identity is important to your self esteem because it is the knowledge you have about yourself. This can include your confidence in your\nbody\n, your\ngender\n, your\nsexuality\n, your\njob\n, your\nbeliefs\n, your\nculture\n, or anything else about yourself. It’s helpful to be confident in these things because they can help you understand what you need and what you want in life.\nFeeling like you belong\nBelonging is all about feeling welcome and an active part of where we actually are in life, whether that’s in your school, your workplace, your family, or the other groups you’re a part of. Sometimes, if you don’t feel belonging in one group you’re in, like your workplace, you can find your sense of belonging in another group, like your family or friends.\nFeeling confident in your abilities\nIt’s important to feel confident in your abilities so that you can control what happens to you in life. If you’re confident in what you can do, you can handle big challenges and make the changes you need to make to respond to them. However, being confident in your abilities isn’t just about succeeding. It’s about learning from your mistakes and being resilient in the face of failure.\nWhy is self-esteem important?\nSelf-esteem is important because it is the underlying foundation supporting everything you do, from everyday chores and activities to long-term goals. While everyone occasionally has doubts about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you:\nfeeling insecure\nlacking\nmotivation\nunable to respond to challenges in your life\nanxious\nor\ndepressed\nwith negative thoughts and feelings about your\nbody image\n.\nTips for improving your self esteem\n1. Be nice to yourself\nThat 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\ntips for talking yourself up\n.\nTry: Writing down three things that you like about yourself.\n2. You do you\nComparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to 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!\n3. Get movin’\nExercise\nis 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.\n4. Nobody’s perfect\nAlways strive to be the best version of yourself, but it’s also important to accept that perfection is an unrealistic goal.\n5. Remember that everyone makes mistakes\nYou’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.\n6. Focus on what you can change\nIt’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\nhow you can accept things that are out of your control\n.\nTry: Writing down one thing that you're not happy with, and three ways you could change it.\n7. Do what makes you happy\nIf 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.\n8. Celebrate the small stuff\nYou 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.\nTry: Writing down three things you did well at the end of each day.\n9. Be a pal\nBeing helpful and considerate to other people will certainly boost their mood, but it’ll also make you feel pretty good about yourself\n10. Surround yourself with a supportive squad\nFind people\nwho make you feel good about yourself and avoid those who tend to trigger your negative thinking.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-wellbeing\/confidence\/10-tips-for-improving-your-self-esteem#main-content)\n\n[For Young People](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/)\n\n[For Parents\/Carers](https:\/\/parents.au.reachout.com\/)\n\n[For Schools](https:\/\/schools.au.reachout.com\/)\n\n[About us](https:\/\/about.au.reachout.com\/)\n\n[Urgent help](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/urgent-help)\n\n- Topics\n  - [Anxiety](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-health-issues\/anxiety)\n  - [Bullying](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/bullying)\n  - [Depression](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-health-issues\/depression)\n  - [Relationships](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/relationships)\n  - [Self-care](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-wellbeing\/self-care)\n  - [Stress](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/challenges-and-coping\/stress)\n  - [Study, work and money](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/study-work-and-money)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/all-topics)\n- [PeerChat](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/peerchat)\n- Explore\n  - [Ask ReachOut](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/ask-ro)\n  - [Tools and apps](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/tools-and-apps)\n  - [NextStep](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/#nextstep)\n- [First Nations](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/collections\/yarn-up)\n\nCOMMON SEARCHES:\n\n[Anxiety](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/search?q=Anxiety)\n\n[Depression](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/search?q=Depression)\n\n[Self-harm](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/search?q=Self-harm)\n\n[Grief](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/search?q=Grief)\n\n[ADHD](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/search?q=ADHD)\n\n[Self-care](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/search?q=Self-care)\n\n[Body image](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/search?q=Body%20image)\n\nREACHOUT SUPPORT OPTIONS:\n\n[PeerChat](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/peerchat)[First Nations](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/collections\/yarn-up)[Urgent Help](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/urgent-help)\n\n[Urgent help](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/urgent-help)\n***\nTell us what you think about ReachOut and you could win a \\$100 voucher, [take the survey now](https:\/\/reachout.questionpro.com.au\/t\/mRnFVZRnFV).\n\n[Take our survey and you could win a \\$100 voucher](https:\/\/reachout.questionpro.com.au\/t\/mRnFUZRnFU).\n\n1. [Confidence](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-wellbeing\/confidence)\n2. 10 tips for improving your self-esteem\n# 10 tips for improving your self-esteem\n\nBy [ReachOut Content Team](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/authors\/reachout-content-team)\n\nUpdated 08 April 2026 • 5 minute read\n***\n[![Tell us what you think for a chance to win a \\$100 voucher](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/qr4fhhcghyn4\/6MSovbZvWwZxoDk4Y6V4pj\/2ea6eae62e1c003127d24533750bc807\/survey-promo--text-alt.webp?w=3840&q=75&fm=webp) Complete our survey for your chance to win Have you used PeerChat or Ask ReachOut in the last 12 months? Tell us about your experience using ReachOut services for the chance to win a voucher worth \\$100. Start survey](https:\/\/reachout.questionpro.com.au\/t\/mRnFbZRnFb)\n\nImproving self-esteem can seem like a huge task, but there are lots of different self-management techniques that can help. Check out our self-esteem tips below - these can be a checklist of strategies to try out on your journey to improving your opinion of yourself and your confidence.\n\n## How to improve self-esteem\n- Be kind to yourself.\n- Try your best not to compare yourself to others.\n- Exercise regularly to release endorphins and ‘happiness hormones’ like dopamine and serotonin.\n- Set realistic goals for yourself and check in with your progress regularly.\n- Remember: everyone makes mistakes, so don’t beat yourself up when you do.\n- Focus on what is within your control.\n- Make time for your hobbies and the things you enjoy.\n- Celebrate your victories, no matter how big or small.\n- Be a good friend, and make time to spend with your loved ones.\n- Surround yourself with supportive people.\n## What is self-esteem?\nSelf-esteem is 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.\n\n### Low self esteem\nHaving 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:\n\n- not feeling a sense of security in life\n- doubts about your gender, sexuality, or body\n- feeling like you don't belong with your family, friends, or colleagues.\n### Good self esteem\nOn 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:\n\n- being confident in your ability to create change and withstand challenges in your life\n- a sense of confidence and pride in your identity\n- feeling like you belong in your family, school, or group of friends.\n## What are the 4 components of self-esteem?\nYour self-esteem is made up from four attitudes you have about yourself: your confidence, your sense of identity, feeling a sense of belonging and being self-assured in your abilities.\n\n### Your self-confidence\nSelf-confidence is all about your sense of security you have in yourself and in your life. You can only branch out and grow if you feel secure that your needs are being met. Having your needs met means you have things like a place to live, physical health, and stable finances.\n\n### Your identity\nYour sense of identity is important to your self esteem because it is the knowledge you have about yourself. This can include your confidence in your [body](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/challenges-and-coping\/body-image\/what-is-body-image), your [gender](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/identity\/gender), your [sexuality](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/identity\/sexuality), your [job](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/study-work-and-money\/work), your [beliefs](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/identity\/spirituality), your [culture](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/identity\/cultural-identity), or anything else about yourself. It’s helpful to be confident in these things because they can help you understand what you need and what you want in life.\n\n### Feeling like you belong\nBelonging is all about feeling welcome and an active part of where we actually are in life, whether that’s in your school, your workplace, your family, or the other groups you’re a part of. Sometimes, if you don’t feel belonging in one group you’re in, like your workplace, you can find your sense of belonging in another group, like your family or friends.\n\n### Feeling confident in your abilities\nIt’s important to feel confident in your abilities so that you can control what happens to you in life. If you’re confident in what you can do, you can handle big challenges and make the changes you need to make to respond to them. However, being confident in your abilities isn’t just about succeeding. It’s about learning from your mistakes and being resilient in the face of failure.\n\n## Why is self-esteem important?\nSelf-esteem is important because it is the underlying foundation supporting everything you do, from everyday chores and activities to long-term goals. While everyone occasionally has doubts about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you:\n\n- feeling insecure\n- lacking [motivation](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-wellbeing\/positive-mindsets\/tips-for-getting-and-staying-motivated)\n- unable to respond to challenges in your life\n- [anxious](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-health-issues\/anxiety\/what-is-anxiety) or [depressed](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-health-issues\/depression\/depression)\n- with negative thoughts and feelings about your [body image](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/challenges-and-coping\/body-image\/what-is-body-image).\n## Tips for improving your self esteem\n### 1\\. Be nice to yourself\nThat 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](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-wellbeing\/confidence\/3-ways-to-talk-yourself-up).\n\n*Try: Writing down three things that you like about yourself.*\n\n### 2\\. You do you\nComparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to 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\\!\n\n### 3\\. Get movin’\n[Exercise](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/) 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.\n\n### 4\\. Nobody’s perfect\nAlways strive to be the best version of yourself, but it’s also important to accept that perfection is an unrealistic goal.\n\n### 5\\. Remember that everyone makes mistakes\nYou’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.\n\n### 6\\. Focus on what you can change\nIt’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](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-wellbeing\/postive-mindsets\/how-acceptance-can-help-you-cope-with-things-out-of-your-control).\n\n*Try: Writing down one thing that you're not happy with, and three ways you could change it.*\n\n### 7\\. Do what makes you happy\nIf 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.\n\n### 8\\. Celebrate the small stuff\nYou 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.\n\n*Try: Writing down three things you did well at the end of each day.*\n\n### 9\\. Be a pal\nBeing helpful and considerate to other people will certainly boost their mood, but it’ll also make you feel pretty good about yourself\n\n### 10\\. 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Check out our self-esteem tips below - these can be a checklist of strategies to try out on your journey to improving your opinion of yourself and your confidence.\n\n## How to improve self-esteem\n- Be kind to yourself.\n- Try your best not to compare yourself to others.\n- Exercise regularly to release endorphins and ‘happiness hormones’ like dopamine and serotonin.\n- Set realistic goals for yourself and check in with your progress regularly.\n- Remember: everyone makes mistakes, so don’t beat yourself up when you do.\n- Focus on what is within your control.\n- Make time for your hobbies and the things you enjoy.\n- Celebrate your victories, no matter how big or small.\n- Be a good friend, and make time to spend with your loved ones.\n- Surround yourself with supportive people.\n## What is self-esteem?\nSelf-esteem is 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.\n\n### Low self esteem\nHaving 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:\n\n- not feeling a sense of security in life\n- doubts about your gender, sexuality, or body\n- feeling like you don't belong with your family, friends, or colleagues.\n### Good self esteem\nOn 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:\n\n- being confident in your ability to create change and withstand challenges in your life\n- a sense of confidence and pride in your identity\n- feeling like you belong in your family, school, or group of friends.\n## What are the 4 components of self-esteem?\nYour self-esteem is made up from four attitudes you have about yourself: your confidence, your sense of identity, feeling a sense of belonging and being self-assured in your abilities.\n\n### Your self-confidence\nSelf-confidence is all about your sense of security you have in yourself and in your life. You can only branch out and grow if you feel secure that your needs are being met. Having your needs met means you have things like a place to live, physical health, and stable finances.\n\n### Your identity\nYour sense of identity is important to your self esteem because it is the knowledge you have about yourself. This can include your confidence in your [body](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/challenges-and-coping\/body-image\/what-is-body-image), your [gender](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/identity\/gender), your [sexuality](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/identity\/sexuality), your [job](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/study-work-and-money\/work), your [beliefs](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/identity\/spirituality), your [culture](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/identity\/cultural-identity), or anything else about yourself. It’s helpful to be confident in these things because they can help you understand what you need and what you want in life.\n\n### Feeling like you belong\nBelonging is all about feeling welcome and an active part of where we actually are in life, whether that’s in your school, your workplace, your family, or the other groups you’re a part of. Sometimes, if you don’t feel belonging in one group you’re in, like your workplace, you can find your sense of belonging in another group, like your family or friends.\n\n### Feeling confident in your abilities\nIt’s important to feel confident in your abilities so that you can control what happens to you in life. If you’re confident in what you can do, you can handle big challenges and make the changes you need to make to respond to them. However, being confident in your abilities isn’t just about succeeding. It’s about learning from your mistakes and being resilient in the face of failure.\n\n## Why is self-esteem important?\nSelf-esteem is important because it is the underlying foundation supporting everything you do, from everyday chores and activities to long-term goals. 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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](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/mental-wellbeing\/confidence\/3-ways-to-talk-yourself-up).\n\n*Try: Writing down three things that you like about yourself.*\n\n### 2\\. You do you\nComparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to 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\\!\n\n### 3\\. Get movin’\n[Exercise](https:\/\/au.reachout.com\/) 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.\n\n### 4\\. Nobody’s perfect\nAlways strive to be the best version of yourself, but it’s also important to accept that perfection is an unrealistic goal.\n\n### 5\\. 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Boilerpipe Text	Complete our survey for your chance to win Have you used PeerChat or Ask ReachOut in the last 12 months? Tell us about your experience using ReachOut services for the chance to win a voucher worth $100. Improving self-esteem can seem like a huge task, but there are lots of different self-management techniques that can help. Check out our self-esteem tips below - these can be a checklist of strategies to try out on your journey to improving your opinion of yourself and your confidence. How to improve self-esteem Be kind to yourself. Try your best not to compare yourself to others. Exercise regularly to release endorphins and ‘happiness hormones’ like dopamine and serotonin. Set realistic goals for yourself and check in with your progress regularly. Remember: everyone makes mistakes, so don’t beat yourself up when you do. Focus on what is within your control. Make time for your hobbies and the things you enjoy. Celebrate your victories, no matter how big or small. Be a good friend, and make time to spend with your loved ones. Surround yourself with supportive people. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is 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 security in life doubts about your gender, sexuality, or body feeling like you don't belong with your family, friends, or colleagues. Good self esteem 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. What are the 4 components of self-esteem? Your self-esteem is made up from four attitudes you have about yourself: your confidence, your sense of identity, feeling a sense of belonging and being self-assured in your abilities. Your self-confidence Self-confidence is all about your sense of security you have in yourself and in your life. You can only branch out and grow if you feel secure that your needs are being met. Having your needs met means you have things like a place to live, physical health, and stable finances. Your identity Your sense of identity is important to your self esteem because it is the knowledge you have about yourself. This can include your confidence in your body , your gender , your sexuality , your job , your beliefs , your culture , or anything else about yourself. It’s helpful to be confident in these things because they can help you understand what you need and what you want in life. Feeling like you belong Belonging is all about feeling welcome and an active part of where we actually are in life, whether that’s in your school, your workplace, your family, or the other groups you’re a part of. Sometimes, if you don’t feel belonging in one group you’re in, like your workplace, you can find your sense of belonging in another group, like your family or friends. Feeling confident in your abilities It’s important to feel confident in your abilities so that you can control what happens to you in life. If you’re confident in what you can do, you can handle big challenges and make the changes you need to make to respond to them. However, being confident in your abilities isn’t just about succeeding. It’s about learning from your mistakes and being resilient in the face of failure. Why is self-esteem important? Self-esteem is important because it is the underlying foundation supporting everything you do, from everyday chores and activities to long-term 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 . Tips for improving your self esteem 1. Be nice to yourself 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. 2. You do you Comparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to 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! 3. Get movin’ 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 Find people who make you feel good about yourself and avoid those who tend to trigger your negative thinking.
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Check out our self-esteem tips below - these can be a checklist of strategies to try out on your journey to improving your opinion of yourself and your confidence. ## How to improve self-esteem - Be kind to yourself. - Try your best not to compare yourself to others. - Exercise regularly to release endorphins and ‘happiness hormones’ like dopamine and serotonin. - Set realistic goals for yourself and check in with your progress regularly. - Remember: everyone makes mistakes, so don’t beat yourself up when you do. - Focus on what is within your control. - Make time for your hobbies and the things you enjoy. - Celebrate your victories, no matter how big or small. - Be a good friend, and make time to spend with your loved ones. - Surround yourself with supportive people. ## What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is 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 security in life - doubts about your gender, sexuality, or body - feeling like you don't belong with your family, friends, or colleagues. ### Good self esteem 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. ## What are the 4 components of self-esteem? Your self-esteem is made up from four attitudes you have about yourself: your confidence, your sense of identity, feeling a sense of belonging and being self-assured in your abilities. ### Your self-confidence Self-confidence is all about your sense of security you have in yourself and in your life. You can only branch out and grow if you feel secure that your needs are being met. Having your needs met means you have things like a place to live, physical health, and stable finances. ### Your identity Your sense of identity is important to your self esteem because it is the knowledge you have about yourself. This can include your confidence in your [body](https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/body-image/what-is-body-image), your [gender](https://au.reachout.com/identity/gender), your [sexuality](https://au.reachout.com/identity/sexuality), your [job](https://au.reachout.com/study-work-and-money/work), your [beliefs](https://au.reachout.com/identity/spirituality), your [culture](https://au.reachout.com/identity/cultural-identity), or anything else about yourself. It’s helpful to be confident in these things because they can help you understand what you need and what you want in life. ### Feeling like you belong Belonging is all about feeling welcome and an active part of where we actually are in life, whether that’s in your school, your workplace, your family, or the other groups you’re a part of. Sometimes, if you don’t feel belonging in one group you’re in, like your workplace, you can find your sense of belonging in another group, like your family or friends. ### Feeling confident in your abilities It’s important to feel confident in your abilities so that you can control what happens to you in life. If you’re confident in what you can do, you can handle big challenges and make the changes you need to make to respond to them. However, being confident in your abilities isn’t just about succeeding. It’s about learning from your mistakes and being resilient in the face of failure. ## Why is self-esteem important? Self-esteem is important because it is the underlying foundation supporting everything you do, from everyday chores and activities to long-term goals. While everyone occasionally has doubts about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you: - feeling insecure - lacking [motivation](https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/positive-mindsets/tips-for-getting-and-staying-motivated) - unable to respond to challenges in your life - [anxious](https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/anxiety/what-is-anxiety) or [depressed](https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/depression/depression) - with negative thoughts and feelings about your [body image](https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/body-image/what-is-body-image). ## Tips for improving your self esteem ### 1\. Be nice to yourself 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](https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/confidence/3-ways-to-talk-yourself-up). Try: Writing down three things that you like about yourself. ### 2\. You do you Comparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to 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\! ### 3\. Get movin’ [Exercise](https://au.reachout.com/) 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](https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/postive-mindsets/how-acceptance-can-help-you-cope-with-things-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\. 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Check out our self-esteem tips below - these can be a checklist of strategies to try out on your journey to improving your opinion of yourself and your confidence. ## How to improve self-esteem - Be kind to yourself. - Try your best not to compare yourself to others. - Exercise regularly to release endorphins and ‘happiness hormones’ like dopamine and serotonin. - Set realistic goals for yourself and check in with your progress regularly. - Remember: everyone makes mistakes, so don’t beat yourself up when you do. - Focus on what is within your control. - Make time for your hobbies and the things you enjoy. - Celebrate your victories, no matter how big or small. - Be a good friend, and make time to spend with your loved ones. - Surround yourself with supportive people. ## What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is 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 security in life - doubts about your gender, sexuality, or body - feeling like you don't belong with your family, friends, or colleagues. ### Good self esteem 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. ## What are the 4 components of self-esteem? Your self-esteem is made up from four attitudes you have about yourself: your confidence, your sense of identity, feeling a sense of belonging and being self-assured in your abilities. ### Your self-confidence Self-confidence is all about your sense of security you have in yourself and in your life. You can only branch out and grow if you feel secure that your needs are being met. Having your needs met means you have things like a place to live, physical health, and stable finances. ### Your identity Your sense of identity is important to your self esteem because it is the knowledge you have about yourself. This can include your confidence in your [body](https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/body-image/what-is-body-image), your [gender](https://au.reachout.com/identity/gender), your [sexuality](https://au.reachout.com/identity/sexuality), your [job](https://au.reachout.com/study-work-and-money/work), your [beliefs](https://au.reachout.com/identity/spirituality), your [culture](https://au.reachout.com/identity/cultural-identity), or anything else about yourself. It’s helpful to be confident in these things because they can help you understand what you need and what you want in life. ### Feeling like you belong Belonging is all about feeling welcome and an active part of where we actually are in life, whether that’s in your school, your workplace, your family, or the other groups you’re a part of. Sometimes, if you don’t feel belonging in one group you’re in, like your workplace, you can find your sense of belonging in another group, like your family or friends. ### Feeling confident in your abilities It’s important to feel confident in your abilities so that you can control what happens to you in life. If you’re confident in what you can do, you can handle big challenges and make the changes you need to make to respond to them. However, being confident in your abilities isn’t just about succeeding. It’s about learning from your mistakes and being resilient in the face of failure. ## Why is self-esteem important? Self-esteem is important because it is the underlying foundation supporting everything you do, from everyday chores and activities to long-term goals. While everyone occasionally has doubts about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you: - feeling insecure - lacking [motivation](https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/positive-mindsets/tips-for-getting-and-staying-motivated) - unable to respond to challenges in your life - [anxious](https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/anxiety/what-is-anxiety) or [depressed](https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/depression/depression) - with negative thoughts and feelings about your [body image](https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/body-image/what-is-body-image). ## Tips for improving your self esteem ### 1\. Be nice to yourself 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](https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/confidence/3-ways-to-talk-yourself-up). Try: Writing down three things that you like about yourself. ### 2\. You do you Comparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to 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\! ### 3\. Get movin’ [Exercise](https://au.reachout.com/) 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](https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/postive-mindsets/how-acceptance-can-help-you-cope-with-things-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 [Find people](https://au.reachout.com/relationships/friendships/what-makes-a-good-friend) who make you feel good about yourself and avoid those who tend to trigger your negative thinking.
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