Self-esteem activities

Implement the following self-esteem activities into your daily life.

Are you searching for self-esteem activities you can do easily without a huge time commitment? There are a myriad of ways you can build your self-esteem in just an hour a day. If you only spend five or ten minutes at a time throughout your day doing these simple exercises, you will be amazed at how quickly your self-esteem and image can rise!

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self-esteem activities
self-esteem activities
“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go, as long as you don’t stop.”

Below is a sample of daily activities you can easily sneak into your normal routine to help you reaffirm your own worth and increase your self confidence at the same time!

Find a poster board in a pleasing color, and write out a short affirmation including five things you are good at. Tack it to the ceiling above your bed, and set your alarm clock for five minutes earlier than you normally would. This will give you time to read and think about your words before you get started on your day!

Keep a ‘thought for a day” type calendar in your kitchen so you can read an uplifting message with your morning coffee or breakfast. Take just a moment to sit and relax, and plan your day. This will give you a moment to organize your thoughts and increase your chances of having a successful day!

Keep an inspirational or self help book in your purse or car so if you have to wait in line at a drive through, an elevator, or a store you can use the time positively. You can also listen to tapes while driving to help utilize every spare moment and make it work for you.

Use shower to sing YOUR theme song – pick a song that you feel describes what YOU want out of life, and take advantage of bathroom acoustics to belt it out! This is a great way to release endorphins and get your blood flowing!

Try to set aside an hour on the weekend to accomplish some small task – plant a flowerbox, bake a special dish, or visit a neighbor. Plan on rewarding yourself when you achieve your week’s goal – treat yourself to a manicure or buy that new book you have been dying to read.

Tape a card with another affirmation to your bathroom mirror, so at night when you are brushing your teeth you can look in the mirror and repeat five things you LIKE about your physical appearance. Take care of yourself – if you feel good, you will look good!

Keep a journal, and document each day. Don’t use the journal as a place to vent – this diary is for good things only! You can list an obstacle you encountered, but only if you also include how to overcome it.

Positive Affirmations: Create a list of positive affirmations or statements about yourself. Repeat them daily to reinforce positive self-beliefs.

Gratitude Journaling: Write down things you’re grateful for each day. Focusing on the positive aspects of your life can boost self-esteem.

Personal Strengths Inventory: Make a list of your strengths, talents, and accomplishments. Reflecting on your abilities can increase self-confidence.

Setting Achievable Goals: Set small, attainable goals for yourself and track your progress. Achieving these goals can build self-esteem.

Visualization: Visualize yourself succeeding in different situations or reaching your goals. Imagining success can increase confidence.

Self-Compassion Exercises: Practice self-compassion by treating yourself with kindness and understanding, especially in times of difficulty or failure.

Facing Fears: Challenge yourself to confront fears or insecurities gradually. Overcoming obstacles can boost self-esteem.

Volunteer Work: Engage in volunteer activities or acts of kindness. Helping others can foster a sense of purpose and increase self-worth.

Body Positive Activities: Participate in activities that promote body positivity and self-acceptance, such as yoga or dance.

Creative Expression: Express yourself creatively through art, writing, or music. Creative outlets can boost self-esteem and provide a sense of accomplishment.

These activities can be tailored to suit your interests and preferences. Consistently practicing them can help improve self-esteem over time.

Free self-esteem activities

Free self-esteem activities can be of tremendous benefit to your self help plans! If you are struggling with self-esteem issues, you may be despairing over your options. You haven’t got unlimited money to spend on books and expensive therapy! Fortunately, there are many activities to build self-esteem that cost absolutely nothing.

The first activity anyone can do to build self-esteem is to say affirmations. You can write out affirmations and tack them all over the house, you can tape record yourself reading them (for use in the car or for hypnotherapy) or you can even compile your own little book on index cards and carry them with you for little ‘esteem boosts’ throughout the day.

Set daily or weekly goals, and reward yourself when you reach them. Be realistic, but try to set your goals just barely outside your comfort range to allow room for growth. Don’t forget to pat yourself on the back when you succeed! Make a chart for a month, and be sure to circle each day that you meet your goals.

Keep a diary that details each day how you did or said a positive thing. In fact, make another chart and each time you consciously refrain from saying or thinking something negative about yourself add a star to the chart. As days go by you will see the stars increase as you replace your bad habits with good ones that display a healthy attitude about yourself.

Try to make something grow. This can be as simple as planting a few seeds and nurturing them until they spring up. The rush you can get from helping create something is unparalleled and sure to raise your self-esteem.

Same with hobbies. Pick a hobby that requires little or no investment, and learn as much as you can about it. Make time to indulge yourself and spend a little time alone learning something new! Make sure to give yourself credit for a job well done.

Find something you are good at, and look for ways to share it with others. If you are a great cook, show off your talent by helping with bake sales or make your home the neighborhood stop for a full cookie jar.

Look for open classes offered for free by local community organizations and churches. You can often make new friends and surround yourself with positive energy as you explore different avenues. It is good to surround yourself with people who build you up rather than drag you down.

Plan to put yourself in situations that stretch your capabilities, and try to learn new things. Make sure to praise yourself for every success, no matter how small. You can always ask for help if you get stuck, and learning a new skill is always an accomplishment to proud of! Free self-esteem activities can help you to build your self-esteem and be more confident to handle every day challenges.

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Words that disparage or deride yourself are not permitted. Instead, start and end each entry with yet another single affirmation. If you tell yourself you are a good, intelligent, beautiful person enough times, you can drown out the false inner voice that tells you differently.

If you follow these simple guidelines, you will be spending at least an hour a day doing self-esteem activities – without even realizing it! Use the power of your inner strenght, your capabilities, your attitude and the extra mile you are willing to take in order to have a strong esteem and confidence. Do NOT ever stop on your way towards self-fulfillment and let yourself belittle by others. Stand up for yourself!

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