Low self-esteem is a common problem that affects millions of people all over the world. According to an article in Forbes, some medical professionals even suggest that around 85% of the world’s population experiences low self-esteem.
Self-esteem refers to how individuals judge their worth and feel about themselves. This personal assessment is usually based on experiences that have shaped a person’s life. It can also have a profound effect on the choices individuals make since the decisions are based on how capable or worthy they consider themselves to be.
In many cases, people with low self-esteem often engage in destructive behavior and make poor life choices that significantly lower their quality of life and shatters their confidence.
Here are some of the most common causes of low self-esteem:
Parental Negligence
Our feelings about ourselves start developing at a very young age and are heavily influenced by how people around us treat us and feel about us. Parents play a huge role in determining how we will feel about ourselves, and children who are neglected will often grow into adults with low self-esteem issues. Not getting enough attention and love from parents and guardians can make a child feel insignificant and unloved, resulting in creating feelings of not being worthy of love.
Negative Or Overly Critical Peers
Who you surround yourself with can make a huge difference in how you feel about yourself. Often negative and overly critical peers can seriously impact your confidence in your abilities and lead to self-esteem issues. It is important to choose peers who love and respect you for who you are and won’t judge you or pressure you into doing things that you are not comfortable with, making you feel like your thought and feelings have no value.
Body Image Issues
Body image issues have become quite common, especially among young girls, because of the unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the media and celebrities. People who feel unhappy with their bodies are more likely to experience low self-esteem. They will indulge in unhealthy practices such as skipping meals, using laxatives, smoking cigarettes, and more to try to fit into the “perfect body” standard.
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