self esteem

Title: Sunset on the SeashoreArtist: Michael Busselle
Self Esteem One of the most important human characteristics is that we are each unique human beings, with unique histories, patterns of thinking and personalities. One of the deepest habits that we learn in our childhood is to compare ourselves with others. Comparison always ends in failure, especially if we are dependent on being like someone else for how we feel about ourselves. This habit of comparison and imitation is one of the greatest killers of self-esteem. It stops us from ever beginning to know ourselves. And so the first and most important step in building our self-esteem is to break the habit of comparison, and to stop unconsciously trying to be like someone else. Question:Who are the three people you regularly compare yourself with the most? Reflection:What are your own talents and strengths today? (what makes you unique) - What talents/strengths/capabilities do you see yourself developing? Action: What will you focus on in order to help yourself break the habit of comparing?