From struggling to accept compliments to engaging in negative self-talk, dealing with low self-worth can affect us without us even realising it.
In a post which has gained over 13,000 likes, Dr Michaela breaks down seven signs of low self-worth, starting with being indecisive and second-guessing “even the smallest of decisions”.Feeling overwhelmed: 6 steps to take when everything feels like too much to manage
Next, Dr Michaela says a sign of low self-worth is avoiding speaking out in meetings and groups, along with engaging in negativeIn the post, she adds that downplaying your strengths and dwelling on your weaknesses can be a sign of low self-confidence and not feeling worthy of good things in your life is another clear indicator of this.writes that not believing when people pay you compliments and identifying as a perfectionist are two further signs of low self-worth.
Many took to the comments to share their thoughts on self-worth, with one writing: “Yup, that has been me for so long. Over the last few years, I’ve done the work to improve and it is amazing how far a little self-love and self-worth go.” Another said: “One of the missing truths of low self-esteem is that it is woven in with our sense of self. That’s why healing is so challenging. To heal from this wound we must make peace with an aspect of who we think we are dying. The beauty is, as we do, a new self is free to emerge.”
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