One Simple Truth that Can Raise Self-Esteem Instantly

Simple truth: When you have a sense of “I am enough” about your body, you will have a general sense of confidence and well-being in every area of your life. Positive body image changes nagging self-criticism to sustaining self-care.

This may sound cliché, but good ideas typically are cliché: Money cannot buy happiness.  Why?  You can never have enough of what doesn’t satisfy. You can never have enough clothes, enough shine in your hair, enough perfection in your skin, enough compliments, enough friends, enough accomplishments, enough money, or enough possessions.

Notice when that nagging sense of “not enough,” is triggered. The goal of advertising is to create insatiable need! Recognize what truly fills your need for security and belonging.  Find daily ways to give service and love. Eat good foods instead of convenient “junk” foods.  Exercise because you love yourself. Count your blessings.  Everything you really need is already yours.

For help with positive self-talk, see our post on 10 Positive Affirmations. They really work!