Low Self-Esteem: Signs You Have It, How You Get It, How to Increase It

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses self-esteem, its signs, causes, and impacts. She explains how early experiences and relationships can shape self-esteem and offers strategies to overcome negative beliefs and improve self-esteem through resilience and self-compassion.

What is a common sign of low self-esteem?

• Criticizing and blaming oneself

• Feeling confident in social situations

• Having a strong sense of self-worth

• Being assertive about personal needs

Which early life experience can negatively impact self-esteem?

• Being part of a supportive peer group

• Having reasonable parental expectations

• Experiencing harsh punishment

• Receiving constant praise

How can peer relationships affect self-esteem during teenage years?

• They are less important than parental relationships

• They help in establishing identity and self-concept

• They only affect academic performance

• They have no impact on self-esteem

What role does resilience play in self-esteem?

• It helps in recovering from negative experiences

• It eliminates the need for self-reflection

• It prevents any damage to self-esteem

• It ensures constant high self-esteem

What is a 'safety behavior' in the context of self-esteem?

• A method to enhance academic performance

• A behavior that boosts self-confidence

• A strategy to improve social skills

• An action that avoids facing negative beliefs

Which of the following is a step to improve self-esteem?

• Avoiding all social interactions

• Relying solely on others' opinions

• Identifying and challenging core beliefs

• Ignoring negative feedback

How can self-compassion help in improving self-esteem?

• By replacing self-criticism with kindness

• By encouraging harsh self-criticism

• By avoiding any form of self-reflection

• By reinforcing negative self-beliefs