Self Esteem
Your self
esteem is your subjective assessment of your value as a human being.
It is formed on part by the feedback we get from others, but it is
formed to an even larger extent by our beliefs and how they serve as
filters for the feedback we get.
Causes of low self esteem
A lack of self esteem is often
something that is deeply rooted in a person’s past. It can be a
style of thinking inherited from judgmental parents, who continually
put their child down to persuade her to work harder. This can lead
to the acquirement of a critical inner voice which produces internal
fear and feelings of self-doubt.
Fear of failure is an immobilizing
condition, that is the product of past negative programming. People
fear that they will not be able to accomplish certain tasks because
they are not worthy of accomplishing them. Furthermore, they can
tell themselves that if they manage to succeed at one level, they
will only then have to succeed at a higher level the next time.
The Benefits of Hypnotherapy
One way to improve your self esteem
is through hypnotic suggestions where you re-programme your
subconscious mind to remove any past negative programming. Hypnosis
can be used to banish the critic on your shoulder so that you see
yourself in the most positive light possible. Rather than putting up
road blocks and saying you cannot do something, hypnotherapy can
implant positive thoughts such as “I can do it”, “I have the
energy”, or “I am just right for the job”. Through positive
suggestions given during hypnosis you can start to see yourself as
confident, and become certain of your true own abilities and
talents.
Hypnosis enhances skill acquisition,
encourages a willingness to try new behaviours, and empowers people
to feel better about themselves as they come to better “own” the
changers they make.
Social phobia
An extreme
lack of confidence which causes someone to go out of their way to
avoid social gatherings. The person may worry about being the centre
of attention and may feel that everyone is scrutinizing their
behaviour. Around 2 per cent of men and 3 per cent of women suffer
from severe social phobia, and a further 7 per cent of the
population show a tendency towards it..
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