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Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself
3. Challenge negative or inaccurate thinking
1. Identify troubling conditions or situations
1. Recognize situations that affect self-esteem
2. Become aware of thoughts and beliefs
3. Challenge negative thinking
4. Adjust your thoughts and beliefs
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1. Spot troubling conditions or situations
2. Step back from your thoughts
3. Accept your thoughts
1. Identify troubling conditions or situations
1. Recognize situations that affect self-esteem
2. Become aware of thoughts and beliefs
3. Challenge negative thinking
4. Adjust your thoughts and beliefs
Content
1. Spot troubling conditions or situations
2. Step back from your thoughts
3. Accept your thoughts
1. Recognize situations that affect self-esteem
Think about the situations that seem to deflate your self-esteem. Common triggers might include:
- A work or school presentation.
- A crisis at work or home.
- A challenge with a spouse, loved one, co-worker or other close contact.
- A change in roles or life events, such as a job loss or a child leaving home.
