Reclaiming Your Self-Esteem
In a 2017 study conducted in the UK by Dove, it was found that 61% of girls aged 10-17 reported experiencing low self-esteem. This statistic highlights a significant concern, as self-esteem can profoundly impact various areas of an individual’s life.
From athletes to teenagers, and from weight-related issues to addictions, low self-esteem often underlies many challenges that I encounter in my work as a hypnotherapist. We all experience moments of self-doubt, but when low self-esteem becomes a long-term issue, it can severely affect our mental health and daily lives.
What is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem is essentially the opinion we hold about ourselves. It encompasses an individual’s subjective evaluation of their worth and is synonymous with terms such as self-worth, self-regard, self-respect, and self-integrity. Healthy self-esteem allows us to feel positive about ourselves and navigate life’s ups and downs with resilience.
Conversely, when self-esteem is low, we tend to view ourselves and our lives negatively, feeling less capable of tackling life’s challenges. I have witnessed this phenomenon most often in today’s teenagers. Factors such as the pervasive influence of social media and varying parenting styles have contributed to shifts in self-worth among young people, profoundly impacting their lives.
Signs of Low Self-Esteem:
- Sensitivity to criticism
- Social withdrawal
- Hostility
- Excessive preoccupation with personal problems
- Physical symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, and headaches
Low Self-Esteem: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy — But Hypnosis Can Help!
Hypnotherapy offers a powerful approach to overcoming low self-esteem by focusing on:
- Identifying and challenging negative self-talk
- Building connections with supportive individuals
- Learning assertiveness
- Setting achievable challenges
- Fostering a positive mindset
Hypnosis is a collaborative process that begins with an open conversation to establish your goals. Only after we decide on the best course of action do we proceed with the hypnosis. This approach helps identify the areas most affected by low self-esteem, improve coping strategies, address past influences, and cultivate renewed hope and positivity.
My “Reclaiming Your Self-Esteem” program is designed to help you reconnect with your inherent confidence — a confidence that you were born with!
If you’re ready to take the first step toward reclaiming your self-esteem, book your FREE consultation today to discuss how this program can benefit you.