Self-esteem is something we all have in various amounts and reflects the general overall opinion that people have of themselves. People with low self-esteem generally have a low opinion of themselves, judge themselves negatively, and tend to place a lower value on themselves as individuals.

Question: Do you ever think that you are weak, stupid, defective, unworthy, inferior, useless, worthless, unattractive, ugly, unlovable, a loser, or a failure?

If you answered yes to any of these then you could have a problem with your self-esteem. It is important to note that low self-esteem is extremely common for many people. Low self-esteem may also manifest in the following ways:

• Ignoring the positives (i.e., qualities, achievements)

• Frequent self-criticism

• Negative emotions

• Relationship problems

• Self-care impairments

• Work/study challenges