Beliefs & Values Meditation

What is self-esteem?
• How we feel about ourselves
• How much we like ourselves
• General judgement of ourselves
• An image of ourselves which we develop through different experiences (childhood experiences, success and failure, how we were treated by others).

Why is self-esteem important?
• Self-esteem is essential for good physical, emotional and mental health.
Characteristics of self-esteem
High self-esteem – I am important, I allow myself to ask for help, I have confidence in myself and my abilities.
Low self-esteem – I am not important, I do not trust others, I feel lonely and isolated.