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Signs Of Low Self-esteem

If you think about it, many small day-to-day occurrences might indicate you have low self-esteem. For example, maybe you feel like the odd one out in social situations or that people don’t notice your efforts to make yourself look good. Maybe you go days without telling anyone how they’ve made a difference in your life.




Self-esteem refers to a person’s overall opinion of himself. A person’s general good feeling about himself is called self-esteem. It is not just about your feelings about yourself but also how you value yourself. You can consider therapy for low self-esteem to overcome these problems.


Many times, people have no clue what their self-esteem levels are. They may think they are low, but they could be high depending on the situation and what they know. Here are some signs of low self-esteem.


Poor Confidence: Those with little self-confidence may avoid social situations and interactions. They could become easily distressed when there is a group or a pool of people to compete with or impress. They may either miss out on opportunities for advancement at work or not give themselves credit for their ideas.


Failure to Tell People How They Make a Difference: You may be afraid that you will be seen as annoying by others if you are constantly telling them how much they mean to you and how much difference they’ve made in your life.


Lack of Control: People with low self-esteem are likelier to feel out of control than those with a high opinion of themselves. This could lead them to take actions that may be harmful to them, like overeating or smoking. They tend to feel things will happen without regard to their thoughts or feelings.


Self-Doubt: Those with low self-esteem may have a history of poor evaluation from others. They are more likely to be critical of themselves and may tend to doubt their abilities and talents. They may feel they aren’t good enough for success or something greater than themselves.


Fears: Those with low self-esteem may need confirmation from others that they are capable of tasks. They could feel threatened by the prospect of failure, leading them to avoid situations where they might fail in front of others.


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