What is self-esteem?
The
level of self-esteem you have is gained via reactions important people have had
to you throughout your life. Starting off with your parents, it is further
shaped by your siblings, superiors, friends and significant others. One primary
factor in the development of self-esteem involved the positive or negative
reinforcement or messages you receive from these people.
Before
we can begin rebuilding, we encourage you to take make a list of the people in
your life who have played an important role in your life. Were they supportive
or negative forces in your life? What did they do for your self-esteem?
