This is episode 139 of the Absolute Mind podcasts and this show is all about increasing your self esteem.

This is part of the feel good Friday series that is starting on the podcasts and it's all about finishing the week on a good positive note helping you to feel good about yourself that will hopefully help you in some way.

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So let's get to some tips on how you can become more self aware and self confident.

The very fact you are listening to this podcast means that perhaps you are in need of some ways to feel more confident about yourself, your abilities or you daily decisions.

I have always said that in order for you to love somebody in your life or to give somebody 100% in a relationship/friendship you must firstly love and accept yourself.

Now this isn't a selfish thing this is something everyone needs to be able to do, self love and self confidence can have a massive impact on the way you live your life.

Tips To Increasing Your Self Esteem

There are many ways in which you can increase your self esteem and here are just a few that may give you the kick start you need:

1. Think about what is affecting your self-esteem.
2. Avoid negative self-talk.
3. Connect with people who love you.
4. Learn to be assertive.
5. Set yourself a challenge.
6. Focus on your positives.
7. Take care of yourself.

Start to practice these new ways now and just see how much of a change you can make on your self esteem levels.