Many of us hate ourselves these days; We are brainwashed into thinking that everyone is so much further ahead than us, That we don't deserve to be happy Or to enjoy certain things. We refuse to love and accept ourselves until we are "perfect." Which is something we will never obtain?
There is always room for growth.
When you think you are an expert at something, you often stop learning, Which prevents you from growing! You will never be perfect at anything, and there will always be things you can do to get better! You can improve your skills at drawing, Fishing or whatever it is that you are doing. You'll never be "done" learning that skill. Even professional basketball players have room to improve.
Everyone Embarrasses Themselves Sometimes
No one is perfect, and everyone will look silly now and then. Don't let "Not knowing how" stop you from doing the things that you want to do with your life.
We all have to start somewhere, And everyone makes mistakes! Laugh at yourself, Make it a joke. Don't beat yourself up.
Care About Your Own Opinion!
Sometimes we forget to ask ourselves. What we think about a certain thing. Instead, we make assumptions based on the people around us. What would they like? What would they want?
Why not figure out what we want?
I have this issue a lot. I forget to figure out what matters to me. Or what I want, Instead I assume what my boyfriend would want, and I suggest those things, Even though deep down I feel like it may not be the right choice for me. I later feel a little neglected, And by my fault, Because no one can read minds!
It's important to ask yourself what you truly want and go with that. It's okay to have a different opinion than someone else. There is always compromising if necessary.
You're the only person you have!
Sure you have family, Friends, and Steemit to help you through the hard times. But at the end of the day the only person who is guaranteed to be with you for your whole life, Is yourself.
As morbid as it sounds, The people close to you may not be around forever, And you may not keep in touch with everyone on a permanent basis. You can only fully rely on yourself 100%. Loving yourself is the only way you can reach all of your goals and get what you want out of life.
Self-Esteem Can Be Improved
Just because your self-esteem may be low now, Doesn't mean it always has to be, Your self-esteem is like many things in life, it can be built upon, Improved and fixed.