There
are actually three “faces” that people with low self-esteem wear. See if you see yourself in any of these
personalities.
The Impostor: acts happy and
successful, but is really terrified of failure. The imposter lives with the
constant fear that she or he will be "found out." They need continuous
successes to maintain the mask of positive self-esteem, which may lead to
problems with perfectionism, procrastination, competition, and burn-out.
The Rebel: acts like the
opinions or good will of others - especially people who are important or powerful
- don't matter. The rebel lives with constant anger about not feeling
"good enough." They continuously need to prove that others' judgments
and criticisms don't hurt, which may lead to problems like blaming others
excessively, breaking rules or laws, or fighting authority.
The Loser: acts helpless and
unable to cope with the world and waits for someone to come to the rescue. The
loser uses self-pity or indifference as a shield against fear of taking
responsibility for changing his or her life. They look constantly to others for
guidance, which can lead to such problems as lacking assertiveness skills,
under-achievement, and excessive reliance on others in relationships.
So what does a person with healthy self-esteem look like?
Follow me to know the answer in next article.
So what does a person with healthy self-esteem look like?
Follow me to know the answer in next article.
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