The Impact of Self-Esteem on Health and Well-Being

The Impact of Self-Esteem     Self-esteem is intensely personal, in part because it says something about who we are and how we live our lives. There is not one aspect of life in which self-esteem does not contribute. Every choice, decision, and thought draws from an individual’s self-esteem. It is a determinant of positive affect or happiness, it negates how you view yourself and others; your work and social life; your physical, mental, and emotional health; how you cope with situations, challenges and stress; your social relationships, interactions, activities, and energy levels. For example, individuals who have a higher self-esteem, are more likely to secure job interviews, show superior performance and productivity, earn a higher salary, and are less likely to experience job burnout. Individuals become more likely to contribute positively to society, have high quality social relationships, receive greater social support, engage in social activities, and tend to have more fulfilling marriages. Greater self-esteem equates to fewer physical ailments, better health, positive self-perceptions, and a decreased likelihood to suffer from mental illnesses or conditions.     For these reasons, fostering the development of self-esteem is highly important in childhood and adolescence, a time of identity development and budding independence. Whether parent or teacher, sister or brother, it’s important to understand the role you play in the development of self-esteem in those who model after you, but most importantly in yourself. For it is from your self-perceptions and behaviors, regardless of positive or negative intent, that others come to develop their own. Therefore if you, the model, display aspects of low self-esteem, regardless of whether your insecurities are spoken, they are noticed. Finding your self-worth and value becomes a guide for your future decisions, life choices, and goals but also for those around you. Like charity, self-esteem starts in the home. If you would like to learn more about what you can do to positively foster the development of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-care sign up for our upcoming workshop: Fostering Self-Esteem for Parents & Adolescents on Tuesday October 25th at 7:30pm.  Check Out our Workshops, Retreats, Groups, Fitness Classes & Services Below! A Quick Energy Packed Snack Recipe  Baked and/or Lite Tortilla Chips (your choice) Shredded 2% Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 - 1/2 Cup per person Salsa (bottled and your choice of "Hotness") Sliced Black Olives (optional) Layer on a microwavable plate in the above order Microwave at half power (5) for 30 -45 seconds (time depends of microwave) Enjoy with a flavored bottle of water of choice Call or Visit Us Online for More Information or to Schedule an Appointment: (703) 255-7012 www.totalhealthconcepts.net UPCOMING EVENTS Fostering Self-Esteem for Parents & Adolescents Tuesday October 25, 2011 7:30-9:30 PM •Understand self-esteem and the role you play in fostering it’s development •Model a positive attitude, teach  independence, and self-worth