Look in the mirror and think about what you see. Often, we disregard our beauty and strength because of what we’ve been told our whole lives.

How others perceive us plays a significant role in how we view ourselves. So, if you’re looking in the mirror, but don’t feel happy about what you see, it’s likely that your self-worth and self-confidence isn’t where it should be.

So, what can we do to solve that?

It’s not a one-day miracle. It takes months, even years, for us to improve and build our self-confidence. However, this process allows us to understand a lot about what affects us and what we shouldn’t.

Here, Blossom Hypnosis offers some practical, useful ways you can improve your self-worth and confidence.

How to Realize Your Self-Value

– Find Out Who Your Friends Are

Remove toxic people from your life, whether it’s supposed loved ones or colleagues. For a while, stop speaking to them – if you start feeling weak, remember why you’re doing this. With people, you can’t get away from, like family members, create boundaries. Instead, give yourself a protected space and connect with people who genuinely care for you. They may be blunt, but you know they’ll always look out for you.

– Focus On Your Health

Did you know that a lack of certain nutrients can lead to, among other things, depression, bipolar disorder in addition to a slew of mental health disorders?

Going to the gym and eating clean doesn’t just do wonders for your physical health, it’s also great for your mental health. If you feel that your low self-esteem is getting a second wind because you hate what you see in the mirror, do something about it. But make a goal to look healthy, not slim. Every person’s body is different, and you should accept your body’s needs and focus on that instead of working for society’s needs.

– Let Go Of Self-Deprecation

It’s almost become a punch line now. The person with low self-confidence using self-deprecating humor to offset a nice thing someone said or to make themselves the butt of the joke!

With time, we become our own worst enemy, voicing our bully’s voice whenever we can –change that mindset. Whenever you want to make a negative statement, use positive affirmations. Be your best cheerleader. Don’t be resistant to compliments when you’ve done something right, because something in your brain is telling you to do so – you are good enough.

– Develop Your Abilities

You are not without talent. No one is. If you’re terrific at managing a kitchen but hate working in data configuration – identify and build your skills. Go for training, sign up for further advanced classes, and find opportunities to show off your skills. Find joy in who you are!

And try your hardest at it. If push comes to shove and you don’t gain the skill, move forward. There’s plenty you can do in your life that’ll be the perfect fit – search for it.

– Be Kind To Yourself

Do you want to throw those dumbbells down and order a chicken sandwich, just because? Do it. Want to sleep in a little while before work starts? Sneak in a 10-minute nap.

We have set high standards for ourselves, ones that no one is checking up on. That little voice in the back of your head that tells you to keep on working, and that you’re wrong for not following the rules – muffle it away. Fight it and speak to yourself like you would with your friends. This isn’t easy at first. But you need to stand up to your internal bully too.

Seek Therapy!

For those who have had a troublesome childhood or negative experiences in their life, it can be challenging to manage self-confidence when you’re suffering from conditions such as ADHD and anxiety.

That’s where we can help. Blossom Hypnosis offers hypnosis performed by Rekha Shrivastava, a certified hypnotist, and counselor. Rekha offers Skype sessions as well to clients not residing in Rochester, NY.

Get in touch with us if you’re seeking treatment. And remember, you can do this. You are worth more.