Low self-esteem
You may find that you often feel unsure of yourself. Or that you’re quick to think you’re not doing something properly. Compliments can sometimes be hard to believe, whilst criticism, on the other hand, can linger for a long time.
Perhaps you compare yourself a lot with others and are mainly preoccupied with what you think you should be doing better. Low self-esteem can affect how you feel, how you interact with others and the choices you make.
What is it?
Everyone feels insecure from time to time. That’s normal. But if you have low self-esteem, you very often think negatively or harshly of yourself. You’re quicker to notice what’s going wrong and less likely to notice what’s going right.
Low self-esteem can cause you to have less confidence in yourself and your abilities. Low self-esteem can affect relationships, work, study and how you deal with mistakes or criticism.
