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Low Self-Esteem
People with poor self-esteem are more likely to suffer from:
| Depression Stress Symptoms Eating Disorders Dislike/Distrust of Others Promiscuity Destructive Behavior Dependent/Co-Dependent Relationships Deep seated Anger Preoccupation With Problems |
Competitiveness Anxiety Drug + Alcohol Use Hostility Sensitivity to Criticism Spouse + Child Abuse Poor Communication Social Difficulties |
Conversely, those with good self-esteem tend to be friendlier, more expressive, more active, more self-trusting, more trusting of others, and less troubled by inner problems, self-doubt or criticism – and in general, just plain healthier.
But the truth is, no one is always 100% positive in their self-esteem. We all have our doubts, even the healthiest of us. Even in those who seem to have it all together, self-esteem will fluctuate. We all struggle with mistakes and the unrealistic expectations we have for ourselves or those others have for us. When we fail to meet these expectations, we fuel our own sense of worthlessness.
Those who suffer from limited self-esteem also suffer poor self-images and negative self-talk. One tends to build upon the other and the cycle goes round and round but never improves. Whenever we become upset, our pre-programmed (negative self-talk) kicks in. Although we are capable of rational thinking, our pre-programmed thoughts negatively distort the events. This process happens so rapidly we don’t even recognize that it has occurred, let alone have the ability to stop to question our response. Yet these responses greatly affect our lives, our moods and our ability to deal with the situations and the people around us. These pre-programmed responses are built into us from infancy. We are not taught to think positively of ourselves. We are taught to negate ourselves, to play down our accomplishments, to deflect and negate compliments and never to stand in the spotlight. That is reserved for those who truly “deserve” it.
Feelings are the result of our thoughts. If our thoughts are distorted, our emotional responses will be too. By focusing on the negative or what is perceived as “wrong,” a person with low self-esteem cannot feel anything better than deficient and inadequate. They become defeated, lose what little motivation they have and all the joy is sucked out of their existence. If they do manage to push themselves to grow, they often do so with unrealistic attitudes and expectations of perfection.
Through the process of Hypnotherapy you can discover thirteen of the most common negative emotional responses and how to change them. Hypnotherapy addresses the subconscious mind where all of this negativity resides. It is through the subconscious mind that new positive thoughts and behaviors can replace old negative pre-programming.
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