5 Tips for Building Your Self-Esteem and Confidence in Your 20s

It takes time and effort to build your self-esteem, especially in your 20s when there is pressure from new responsibilities such as jobs and relationships not to mention social pressures. All of this can make you doubt yourself and compare yourself to others. Being confident doesn't mean changing who you are. It means learning to trust yourself and be nicer to yourself. Self-esteem comes from within rather than from outside of you. If you wait for praise and recognition from others to boost your self esteem, you will be disappointed.

The post at the link below lists five important ways to boost your self-esteem: being aware of negative self-talk, setting healthy limits, separating your worth from your work and accomplishments, taking action even when you're scared, and letting go of the need to be perfect. Over time, your confidence will grow if you work on your inner dialogue, respect your needs, and go easy on yourself when you make mistakes. When you have a lot of self-doubt, therapy can help you figure out where it comes from, heal from the past, and learn to relate to yourself in healthier ways.

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