So I pretty much have 0 self esteem.. and honestly I don't know if this below is good to follow but what the hell, I am gonna post it anyhow. I think I will add my take on them also.
Via the
ririan project1. Stop comparing yourself with other people.
Human beings can amplify or reduce their value by contrasting themselves either positively or negatively with others. But if you play the comparison game, you’ll run into too many “opponents” you can’t defeat. There will always be some people who have more than you and some who have less. So stop comparing!
Bryan says: um... right. So when I go in for my raise or a new job don't you almost have to compare yourself to someone? Plus isn't it fun to know you are better than someone? no? (-1)
2. Stop the critic inside of you.
Some people have a bad habit of putting themselves down often. They say negative things to themselves like, “I’m always late. Why am I such a flake?” or “There you go again, stupid!” So get in the new habit of catching yourself saying critical things about yourself and learn to silence your inner critic. And if this is unavoidable, at least tone down the level of your criticism.
Bryan says: RIGHT.. this is as likely to happen as me getting a threesome or stop drinking Captain. There are some things that just will never happen. (-1)
3. Forgive and forget.
Do not waste your time and energy thinking of past hurts. Your time can be wisely spent for other productive things rather than forlorn thoughts. We make mistakes, even when we’re trying our best. Sometimes you just have to apologize, let it go and move on.
Bryan says: Ok so I am just supposed to forget about the bad things that have happened to me and just jump right in and get squashed. Sure ... (-2)
4. Associate with positive, supportive people.
The “real you” is a magnificent, unique being with enormous potential and capacity for experiencing love of yourself and extending love to others. So keep your interest in life at a high level by being in the company of enthusiastic people. This way, you will get infected by their positive attitude. You will view the world in its full shining glory and move around oozing with energy. In the same manner, it would be wise to stay away from negatively inclined thinkers. When you are surrounded by negative people who constantly put you and your ideas down, your self-esteem is lowered.
Bryan says: these people exist?? WHERE?? (-1)
5. Get involved in work and activities you love.
It’s hard to feel good about yourself if your days are spent in work you hate. Self-esteem flourishes when you are engaged in work and activities that you enjoy and make you feel valuable. And even if you’re not in a position to make immediate changes in your career, you can still devote some of your leisure time to enjoyable hobbies or activities.
Bryan says: HA! See now I agree with this 100% ... but finding a job is another story. I do follow the leisure time by doing the PSL thing. (+2)
6. Be true to yourself.
Live your own life - not the life someone decided is best for you. You will never gain your own respect and you will never feel good about yourself if you aren’t leading the life you want to lead. So if you’re still making decisions based on getting approval from friends and relatives, you aren’t being true to yourself and your self-esteem is lowered.
Bryan says: I like this one too. I have tried both and I haven't found either one successful but living for myself has been a little better. (+1)
7. Talk affirmatively to others and yourself.
Words carry enough power that can either hurt other people or yourself. Similarly, words can generate enough power to give warmth and comfort. So be conscious of your choice of words. Choose affirmative words when speaking with someone.
Bryan says: Say whatever the fuck you want. Didn't the last one say live your life? (-1)
8. Quit blaming yourself for mistakes in the past.
Many things in our lives are only minimally in our control, but those of us who develop low self-esteem take the full blame for the resulting negative outcomes. Instead, learn to honor your efforts and give proper credit for things that you have done well. Following a practical approach for managing your self-esteem will prevent it from becoming a problem and keep you off that rollercoaster.
Bryan says: This is garbage. You can't not (wow double negative) blame yourself because most likely you have been blamed by someone else already. Plus as the king of not dealing with failure well this one no worky (-2)
9. Make a long list of your personal breakthroughs.
Think of times when you did something that you thought that never could do but managed to pull off successfully. These breakthroughs can generate an authentic source of never-ending pride in you. Read this list often. While reviewing it, close your eyes and recreate the feelings of satisfaction and joy you experienced when you first attained each success.
Bryan says: So... doing a hot chick, um... getting real drunk and throwing up on someones shoes, putting it in the 2 hole (female thank you)? Yes I am embellishing but isn't that the point? I hate that interview question about achievements. Everyone can make up one... (+-0)
10. Make a list of your positive qualities.
Not everyone has your unique abilities and talents. Are you honest? Unselfish? Helpful? Creative? Be generous with yourself and write down at least 20 positive qualities. Again, it’s important to review this list often. Most people dwell on their inadequacies and then wonder why their life isn’t working out. Start focusing on your positive traits and you’ll stand a much better chance of achieving what you wish to achieve.
Bryan says: BWHAHAHAHA.. As Dan and I always say, pessimism is a compliment for us. (-2)
11. Figure out the hidden strengths in your so-called weaknesses.
You can’t develop high self-esteem if you constantly repeat negative comments about your skills and abilities. Remember that there is always a positive in every negative if you look hard enough. For instance, you may think of yourself as stubborn, but the flip side is that you’re also persistent and dependable.
Bryan says: I don't have weaknesses, I fucking rock out with my cock out (+-0)
12. Rediscover and reaffirm your personal strengths.
Sometimes you have to take a new inventory on what you like about your looks, smile, body, sexiness, health, personality, and character strengths. Don’t sell yourself short. It isn’t wrong or egotistical to praise ourselves.
Bryan says: see last statement (+1 for egos)
13. Ignore yourself.
Sometimes the real problem isn’t self-esteem at all but a tendency toward over thinking. When you get this feeling direct your focus to other things. Give it a rest already!
Bryan says: First you tell me to have an ego and then ignore it? Fuck enough people ignore me the way it is (-1)
14. Examine your needs.
Some of us need more praise from others than other people do. Some people need to always be accomplishing something, or they feel let down. In other words, it could very well be that you’re ok, but you’re just in a slower activity period right now, so it feels like you feel bad, when you really don’t. Relax, and take it easy!
Bryan says: EXACTLY. I need a bj every single day.. that is my need. (+3 for BJ'S)
15. Accept all compliments with “Thank You.”
Don’t dismiss or ignore them. When you do this you give yourself the message that you do not deserve or are not worthy of praise, which by the way reflects low self-esteem. Respond to all compliments with a simple Thank You.
Bryan says: I'm cool with this (+1).. [but hello, shouldn't you have MANNERS and already know this]
16. Start giving more.
You must give more of yourself to those around you. Because when you do things for someone else, you are making a positive contribution and you begin to feel more valuable, which in turn lifts your spirits and raises your own self-esteem. So next time you see a downcast or downtrodden individual, pick him up from the rut. Share with him the warmth of your helping hand and watch the glow in his eyes.
Bryan says: You know, I tried this, and I still try to practice it but what the fuck happened to giving back to the people that give to you. I am always the person that is there and then when I need something where is everyone else? Following #12 (+-0)
17. Be your own cheerleader.
The energy and enthusiasm of a cheerleader is necessary in order to make the radical emotional changes required to raise your self-esteem. Learn how to enjoy a few minutes of self-congratulations instead of jumping right into the next task as if nothing happened, or dismissing it as meaningless. It does mean something. Being your own cheerleader isn’t silly, it’s smart and contagious.
Bryan says: There is nothing contagious about cheerleading except maybe the clap (-1)
18. Start small and do a task you can accomplish easily.
There’s no faster way to build self-esteem than to add yet another accomplishment to your roster. It always feels good to get something crossed off our to-do list. And it doesn’t necessarily have to consist of monumental accomplishments.
Bryan says: To Do List: - Masturbate - check
- Poop - check
- see #1
19. Examine the pattern of highs and lows. Perhaps you’re just in a “praise starvation” mode - it’s been too long since you got a compliment or got to do anything that someone noticed. Or perhaps you started the downward spiral when you said some bad things to someone. It’s always good to remember that self-esteem is a mental construct. So examine your patterns and you’ll know what to do.
Bryan says: Well all I can say is the low is really low for this cat. Hard to examine when there aren't many highs (+-0)
20. Get some exercise.
Exercise can decrease ‘stress hormones’ like cortisol, and increase endorphins, your body’s ‘feel-good’ chemicals, giving your mood a natural boost. If you’ve been focusing on one type of exercise, vary that routine and try a different type. If you don’t exercise, go for a walk. Even the change of scenery will do you good. It also forces your perspective to change a little, and you may see yourself in a better light. Also physical activity itself can take your mind off of your problems and either redirect it on the activity at hand or get you into a zen-like state.
Bryan says: I agree with this.. so more sex.. sweet. Oh wait, the 9 hour drive to get sex probably would negate the good effects. Go to the gym?? RIGHT. (+-0)
21. Take advantage of workshops, books and cassette tape programs on self-esteem.
Whatever material we allow to dominate our mind will eventually take root and affect our own behavior. For example, if you watch negative television programs or read newspaper reports of murders and business rip off; you will grow cynical and pessimistic. On the other hand, if you read books or listen to programs, that are positive in nature, you will take on these characteristics.
Bryan says: Hello! Whats better than being cynical. Watch the news, you don't have a choice to avoid this shit. I don't read and I am not going to see douche bag Dr. Phil. (-2 for making me think of Dr Phil)
22. Take action!
The universe rewards action! When you take action - regardless of the ensuing result - you feel better about yourself. When you fail to move forward because of fear and anxiety, you’ll be frustrated and unhappy - and you will undoubtedly deal a damaging blow to your self-esteem.
Bryan says: no wonder I don't get any rewards.. no action. See this and the exercise one go together. Also I don't fail to move forward b/c of fear and anxiety, I fail to move forward because of assholes and douche bags I deal with every day. Shot out to PittGirl (AND DRINK) for the moving forward reference (-1)
So, like I said Pessimism is a compliment for me. Some of this is sarcasm some of it is true and they probably are right along the same line. I gave this overall article (-5) which isn't as bad as I thought. Who needs self-esteem anyhow.. it is overrated.
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