MAY 17, 2024
Activities to Improve Low Self-Esteem (free printable worksheets included)
Low self-esteem can cast a shadow over every aspect of your life. It can decrease your confidence and hinder your ability to reach your full potential.
But don’t worry, activities and strategies can help lift your spirits and create a healthier sense of self-worth. In this blog post, we will list activities to improve low self-esteem.
Let’s dive in and start working on the positive self-image you deserve. There are several activities that you can do to improve your low self-esteem.
Activities that can Improve Low Self-Esteem
Say Positive affirmations
Start your day by affirming positive things about yourself. You can repeat affirmations such as “I am worthy,” “I am capable,” and “I believe in myself” regularly.
You can also repeat these affirmations whenever you feel down or negative thoughts about yourself arise.
Here is a Positive Affirmations Worksheet if you want to write it down daily or read it back to yourself.
Have self-care activities
Take care of your physical and mental well-being by getting enough sleep, eating healthily, and exercising regularly. You should also engage in activities that you enjoy doing.
Self-care activities include, but are not limited to:
Meditation
Taking a bath
Reading a book that you love
Journaling
Do something creative like drawing, painting, writing, and crafting
Listening to music
Go for a walk in nature for example on a beach or in a park
Challenge negative thoughts
Learn to recognize and challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic and positive ones.
You can write down the negative thoughts that you have and write down positive thoughts that can help you get rid of these negative thoughts.
Here is a worksheet that you can use to write down positive and negative thoughts.
Celebrate your strengths
Find your strengths and focus on nurturing and developing them. Remind yourself of your achievements and past successes.
You can write your strengths down so that you have a visual representation of your strengths.
Surround yourself with supportive people
Spend time with friends, family members, or mentors who uplift and support you. Avoid toxic relationships that undermine your self-worth.
You can make a list of people that make you feel good, as well as the people that make you feel bad. This is so you can know who you need to cut contact with or work on those relationships.
Practice mindfulness and self-compassion
Become more mindful through meditation or other mindfulness practices. Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, especially during challenging times.
To help you through this process you can read this post on What is a mindfulness journal and how to start one.
Seek professional help if needed
If low self-esteem is affecting your life, you should consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor. Therapy can provide you with tools and techniques to improve your self-esteem and overall well-being.
Conclusion
Improving low self-esteem is a journey that requires patience, self-compassion, and consistent effort.
By incorporating activities like positive affirmations, self-reflection, and setting achievable goals into your daily routine, you can gradually build a healthier self-image and a more positive outlook on life.
Remember, it’s essential to celebrate small victories and be kind to yourself throughout this process.
To support you on this journey, we’ve included a selection of free printable worksheets.
These tools are designed to help you track your progress, reflect on your achievements, and reinforce positive thinking patterns.
Download the worksheets, take the first step today, and embrace the path to a more confident you.
Important: This post is for informational and educational purposes only. This post should not be taken as therapy advice, financial advice or used as a substitute for such. You should always speak to your own therapist or financial advisor before implementing this information on your own. Thank you!
