Self-esteem is established when you are young, and it can haunt you or help you as the years pass. A low self-esteem can get in the way of your success.Since confidence and goal achievement go hand-in-hand with self-esteem, it's important to find ways to raise your self-esteem. There are very simple, practical steps that can make an immediate difference.From an article by Katie Waldek on Care2.com, here are 10 tips:

Rate yourself to find out your current self-esteem.

Sit up straight.

Get to list-making of past accomplishments.

Get creative and enjoy creating.

Be a joiner and become more social.

Make your bed.

Add a little more exercise to your day.

Ask a friend for your positive qualities.

Start small and tackle little tasks.

Gossip positively about others.

Listen in as Holly Lucille, ND, RD, covers the 10 simple ways to boost your self-esteem.