"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~Eleanor Roosevelt
Self Confidence, Self Belief, Self Respect, Self Worth and Self Esteem all go hand in hand and are all determined by how we perceive ourselves.
This is usually demonstrated by our behaviour which shows others just how confident we are. Easy, comfortable conversation, relaxed posture, fluent and fluid speech, not embarrassed or worried about responses from others – indicate a confident person who is comfortable in his/her skin and likes/accepts him/herself for who and what s/he is.
High Self Esteem -
Doing what you believe to be right, regardless of what others think, say or do
Being willing to take risks if needed to achieve better things.
Not being afraid to admit your mistakes and learning from them
Appreciating and acknowledging compliments that are well deserved
Belief in self and abilities, in control of your life, content and secure in the approval of others
Low Self Esteem
Adapting behaviour to what you believe others expect
Staying in your comfort zone and avoid taking risks due to fear of failure
Afraid to admit mistakes or weaknesses in case people think badly of you
Feeling the need to convince yourself and others that you are coping well
Unable to believe that compliments are genuine and dismissing them
