how to boost self esteem?

[msgorgeous]

i was just wondering how to boost self esteem because i have really low self esteem and i honestly do not care to be like this.it makes life more harder lol i wanna be happy with who i am

[scarletbegonias]

i hear ya...

[April2]

Find something you're good at that you enjoy. That will help tremendously with your self-esteem. Also, it helps when you do something for someone else. Studies have proven this, that happiest people are people who give their time, money and/or talents to help other less fortunate people. So visit some lonely old folks in a nursing home sometime. They'd be delighted! Help build a home (like with Habitat for Humanity) for a poor family. Go to a hospital and volunteer to rock newborns in the ICU. A lot of hospitals are looking for people to do that because they're so short staffed. This would not only help others, it would help you to feel good about yourself!
Give it a try.I think you'll agree with me. Best wishes!

[RockRose]

I completely agree with April.  Do something that you enjoy,  that helps other people and your self esteem will go way up.

[lilcindarella]

I agree with the April 2, and well if your not good at anything make something, like being the worlds greatest shopper..plus retail therapy does wonders for the soul, lol your pocket is another subject..

[Evette307]

I agree with everyone, the advise April2 gave you is very good. I have been a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity for several years now. I always look forward to the time I can spend with all the volunteers and the family that will enjoy their new home. You will feel you have accomplished a great task and made a family happy.

[hope_for_more]

Maybe try something new on a regular basis.  Sounds kind of silly but I believe that the more things you know or feel comfortable about the more confident you are.  They don't have to be big things either.  Pick a subject that you think might interest you and research/read all you can about it.  Go to a place you've never been before that is different from the kind of places you usually go and really look around.  Try a new sport.  Eat some foreign food.  Anything new or different and try to really learn about whatever it is.

Here's another simple one.....smile alot at people.  It makes them feel good and you'll feel good too (and those that don't smile back well...their day must be going worse than yours).