Welcoming the New Year with Boosted Self-Esteem

New Year’s is the time of the year when many people traditionally make resolutions to change for the better. It is a time that offers new beginnings and fresh opportunities. In response, we often set goals for positive life changes. The vast majority, however, are not able to accomplish their annual goals. Many start out with the best intentions, but end up feeling anxious and overwhelmed when trying to change. The very notion of resolutions can be stressful, especially if you are struggling with low self-esteem.

New Year, New Chance to Improve Yourself

January 1st is the first day of the rest of the year. It is the perfect chance to create a better version of you by focusing on aspects of your life that may need some extra attention, such as family, relationships, careers, academics, etc. This tradition, however, can take a negative turn if you don’t approach it in a healthy way. 

Too often resolutions also involve cutting ourselves down. We decide to tackle the parts of ourselves that we don’t like. We decide we aren’t good enough and this New Year is when we will finally get it “right”. 

Resolutions can be used for good, you can choose to invest in yourself and make healthier choices because you believe you deserve better. Unfortunately, our views don’t always equate to this. If you find that you don’t view yourself in a positive light, this New Year may be a time to be kinder to yourself. 

Building Healthier Self-Esteem This Year

The term self-esteem is used to describe an individual’s overall sense of value. It is your own opinion about yourself and how much you like or appreciate yourself. Having a clear sense of who you are, what your beliefs are and what you want in life means having a healthy self-esteem. Feeling positively about yourself plays a significant role in your motivation to achieve your goals.

Having a healthy self-esteem can improve the quality of your life. Healthy self-esteem is that “feel good factor” when you know how to strengthen your positive traits and have the ability to work on your weaknesses that prevent you from taking calculated risks to achieve your goals.

On the other hand, if you have a negative perception of yourself, it can lead you to an overwhelming feeling of low self-worth. Low self-esteem can result in doubting your abilities and judgment, holding you back from reaching your goals. It can be difficult to reach your full potential with low self-esteem.  

A New Year, An Improved View of You                     

If you are struggling with negative self-worth and low self-esteem you may not know where to turn. You may even struggle with trusting your own judgement, avoiding seeking help when you know you need it. You deserve to view yourself in a positive light. You deserve to reach your full potential. 

Focus on improving your self-esteem and viewing yourself in a more positive, realistic light this New Year. Carolina Counseling Services in Fuquay-Varina contracts with skilled licensed therapists who can help. Start your New Year off right, call CCS today to schedule your first appointment.

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