Self confidence and positivity support thread

[Celestria]

There are so many of us on here that have low self esteem and feelings of worthlessness. Counsellors tell us we need to learn to love ourselves and it sounds easier said than done.

The idea of this thread is for support of those that are trying to learn to like themselves and break free of negativity from childhood and beyond. We could share tips and advice that have worked for each of us and help motivate each other on the bad days. I'd like to perhaps set small achieve able tasks aimed at making us feel good and generally help each other out.

Would anyone like to join me?

Two things that made a huge difference in pulling me out of the depression black hole was volunteering at a children's home and learning a new skill - horseriding. Both of those did wonders for getting my self esteem back.

Yes please, I'll join. In last 3 years I've become disabled in 1 leg & had a mastectomy due to breast cancer. I've put on lots of weight & am now on anti-depressants. So I could do with some feel good strategies: they're in short supply at the moment.

Hi can I join ? I had very critical parents - fortunately my husband is fantastic but I can't always hear his positives .
I find new situations hard as I also suffer with anxiety .
I find yoga helpful ,also trying to catch urself with negative self talk- although it's hard! X

Can I join? Have anxiety and depression and I really struggle with how I look and constantly worry about other people judging me or standing out/getting attention. I've tried to write down good things about myself (at counsellor's suggestions) but it ends up writing what I think the counsellor wants me to write down and not actually feeling it at all.

I'm the same I worry iv said the wrong thing or look odd - sometimes it's hat bad I don't want to go out esp worse in mornings