Low Self Esteem Signs

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Before getting into self esteem help and self esteem activities, here is what Maxwell Maltz said of low self esteem -

That is probably the perfect analogy one can ever find on living a life with low self esteem.

Every time we need to do something, or say something, low self esteem could stand as an impediment in our way, and prevent us from cruising forward. We falter, we stumble, we back off!

Sounds familiar?

The first step in getting ourselves up on our feet, and moving forward, is to recognize the malady of low self esteem. And acknowledge it.

How do we recognize it? There are plenty of telltale signs, and giveaway symptoms of low self esteem. If we just pause for a second, and look at ourselves objectively, it is not hard to spot them.

Low self esteem is a condition that plagues many people all over the world, and occurs when a person has a poor opinion of himself. While it is very difficult to pinpoint an exact number of how many people struggle with a low self-image, there are several signs that are associated with this problem. It is also possible that someone may be struggling with low self esteem and is not aware of it. By making ourselves aware of some of the common low self esteem signs, we will be able to identify a person suffering with low self esteem which will allow us to find ways to help that person.

Low self esteem signs range from those shown externally, and those that are battled internally. We are going to start with the external signs. It is common for a person with low self esteem to appear loud an arrogant because he is always bragging about achievements he has accomplished or the number of things he has experienced throughout his life. Just as one person with low self esteem can be loud and arrogant, another person with low self esteem can be very quiet and reserved. These people will generally look for excuses to explain why they aren't able to participate in particular activities.

Another external sign of low self esteem is someone who is always forceful and argumentative in regards to their opinions and ideas. It is easy to see this person as a "bully," but usually that tough exterior is used to hide the self-doubt that causes his low self esteem. However, just as one person can be seen as a bully always trying to push people around, another person with low self esteem can be seen as the complete opposite because she appears to be a "door mat," or someone who is always saying "yes." Generally, a person handling low self esteem in this manner will also display other signs such as not making eye contact and frequently apologizing.

Above we discussed a few of the external signs of low self esteem. Now we are going to focus on a few of the internal low self esteem signs. People battling a low self-image entertain many negative thoughts throughout the day. Such thoughts include "I can't," "I'm not good enough because...," "I'll never be able to achieve something like that," "I'm ugly," etc... The list could go on and on. Other internal signs are when a person constantly replays a past situation and focuses on what he should have done differently. While focusing on past events, people with low self esteem will also think about possible future events that generally end with a negative outcome.

Above are only a few of the low self esteem signs that are common in people with a low self-image. Hopefully, the above information will help you identify friends, co-workers or family members who may be suffering from low self esteem and help them improve their self-image. If you have identified with several of the signs listed above, please don't hesitate to talk to someone and get help.

Ravi Kumar is a Senior Executive in a Fortune 1000 company turned into an internet marketer, business coach and leadership development expert. After steadily and successfully climbing corporate ladder for 15 years, he realized that Success (which is defined mostly by external measures) alone is not nearly enough. There is another dimension called Fulfillment (which is defined by internal measures). Fulfillment mostly comes from making a difference in this world. Ravi is very passionate and truly committed to making a difference in lives of those he comes in contact with everyday.

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