* Focus on your strengths and positive qualities and finding ways to bolster them. Be yourself and don't compare yourself with others.
* Learning to be resilient and bouncing back after disappointments and setbacks. Don't dwell on mistakes or limitations. Accept them, learn from them, and move on with your life.
* Using affirmations and visualizations to replace negative thoughts and images.
* Taking responsibility for your life instead of blaming others. You cannot control other people's behavior, but you have complete control over your own thoughts, emotions, words, and behavior.
* Learning skills and competencies that gice you opportunities and confidence in your abilities. It is not enough to feel good about yourself; you must also be able to do what is required to demonstrate that you are a competent, honest, and responsible person. The more skills and personal qualities you acquire, the more competent and confident you will feel.
* Focusing on giving, not receiving, and make others feel valued and appreciated. You will increase your self esteem when you make a contribution.
* Creating a support system by surrounding yourself with confident and kind people who feel good about themselves and who make you feel good about yourself.
From: Success in college and beyond
This is something I'm really going to have to work on.
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