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All of us at some time or another in our lives will lack motivation and
be full of self-doubt, common areas this can crop up in are before exams
when we panic we haven't studied hard enough or just before giving an
important speech.
However, some people suffer from low self-esteem on a regular basis and
doubting themselves is the norm for these people, along with low self-esteem
issues people can also suffer from lack of motivation.
With common thoughts being "what will people think of me if I make the
wrong decision" and "I'm not good enough to pull this off" both being
common thoughts and feelings. For those who suffer from low self-esteem
issues here are several pointers to help you realise your full potential
and to help get you motivated.
* Don't give in to self-doubts - by giving in to self-doubts you are falling
deeper into the trap. Identify the feelings and thoughts you have such
as "I'm not good enough" and just let them go, paying as little attention
to them as you possibly can, cast them aside and feel them floating away
as quickly as they enter your mind.
* Remind yourself of your uniqueness - instead of focusing on the things
you think you cant do or achieve, focus on what you have done up to this
point in your life and remind yourself what you are capable of.
* Ask people to tell you what attracts you to them - get close friends
or family to tell you what it is they see in you and what traits they
like about you. We see ourselves so differently from how others see us
and by them reminding us once in a while of the person they actually see
and what they know we are capable of achieving can work wonders.
* Tackle the problem a different way - if you seem to be stuck in a rut
with a problem and cannot seem to find the answer step away from it for
a while and take a break. When you come back look at the problem from
a different perspective, if possible write down on paper different ways
the situation can be dealt with, choose one and stick with it.
* Don't be afraid to make a wrong decision - we all make wrong decisions
sometime in our life because none of us are perfect and we don't have
all the answers. Don't be afraid to go with your ideas and don't be afraid
of what people will think of you if you make the wrong decision, at least
you went for it and made a decision which counts for a lot.
* Forget about what other people think - do what's right for you or what
feels right in the situation, it doesn't matter what other people might
think, what's to say their ideas are any better than yours or are the
right way to go, believe in yourself and what your capable of achieving.
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