Quotes About Self-esteem

Self-denigration is all too clearly a form of indirect self-glorification.

I've never had anyone's approval, so I've learned to live without it.

In a verbally abusive relationship, the partner learns to tolerate abuse without realizing it and to lose self-esteem without realizing it. She is blamed by the abuser and becomes the scapegoat. The partner is then the victim.

The partner suffered many wrongs to her spirit. And, she did not know the meaning of her pain. However, because she remained aware of her feelings, she was connected to the spirit of life at her center — the source of her Personal Power. Eventually, it was the power of her feelings and the knowledge of her spirit which enabled her to recognize the abuse and, in so doing, gain Reality II self-esteem.

If we are to recognize and free ourselves from the influence of the Power Over model, we must hear ourselves — what words we speak and in what manner we speak them. Likewise, we must hear the words spoken to us and the manner in which they are spoken. This awareness can bring us to the realization of how we do or do not dignify, respect, protect, and esteem ourselves and ultimately all life.

Recovery is the restoration of something lost. Verbal abuse creates loss. It robs people of their sense of self, their confidence, happiness, self-esteem, self-awareness, serenity, ability to trust, peace of mind, and almost their minds.

If you have been called names, it is very important that you realize that no one ever, for any reason, has a right to call you names. There is no justification for name calling. If you have become accustomed to being called names, it is also important to keep in mind that it is possible to live your life free from this kind of abuse: many people do.

You do not need outside approval. You came into this life pre-approved!

It's horrible being laughed at,' he said. 'People say you should be a good sport and get used to it, but the laughter never seems friendly and one never gets used to it. Or I don't.

When you make a statement to yourself like I'm a loser, nobody likes me, or I'm not worth talking to, pause and give yourself time and space. Do the next four things in sequence. First, ask yourself why you feel that way. What is the exact moment and action that caused the feeling? Is it something big, or small and isolated?

Those who seem most boastful in a conversation, who jealously guard attention or speak over others, are often those who feel most insecure in themselves.

If someone has a new haircut that you like, a compliment should boost their self-esteem, make them happy about their decision, and make them notice you. We're after the intended effects – they feel better about themselves, and that translates to the conversation and their feelings about you. So maybe compliments are selfish to some degree.

Anna: Since my opening last year...I'm disgusting. Larry: You're phenomenal. You're so clever.

Many people strike upon a bodily image and plump for it. This is arguably the worst mistake possible.

That's the kind of thing you want to tell a teenager: Worry a little bit less. There will always be somebody who thinks you're just the bee's knees and is really attracted to you... I wouldn't have believed it. But it would have been nice to hear.

If there's one thing I'm well versed in it's my own good qualities.

You would be amazed at how similar arrogance and confidence look at first glance.

pride is the luxury of the strong.

Bad enough to be a lettuce. How awful to think you are a lettuce too.

The knowledge of him added swagger to my step and this could not be stripped away.

Without knowing it, we put our identity and inner peace in the hands of the people around us. We look to them for what no flawed human being will ever be able to deliver. We ride the roller coaster of their views of us. We begin to do things not because they are right, but because we know they will please those whose opinion of us and acceptance of us mean more than they should.

The self-esteem one acquires and a well-earned feeling of one's strength are the only consolation in this world. Income, after all, most brutes have that.

Am I really cool? You're telling me I'm cool? Well, that's good to hear.

Really focus on how the person makes you feel. Relationships should compliment you and support you and make you feel good about yourself so try to stay away from people who have a toxic effect on you.