The key to handling any external pressure or challenge, including the coronavirus pandemic, is to Believe in Yourself. How can I do that if I am down on myself and have low self-esteem? You can un-learn a negative self-image by taking an inventory of your Intellectual, Social, Personality, Spirituality, Family and Personal Growth strengths. Have your notebook and pen ready to write up your Wheel of Strengths. Doing this exercise will help you emerge from low self-esteem and gain a sense of self.