Self-Esteem Building
Hi Online Therapy Community.
We are launching a self-esteem-building activity for you all and I will come in weekly to post some helpful prompts to get us going. It is all about acknowledging our strengths which in turn leads to heightened self-esteem.
🌻Today we will begin by answering the following: 🌻
Something I did well today...
Today I had fun when...
I felt proud when...
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@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Always good to see you, Lisa, and your wonderful prompts! Having these would be helpful definitely! Everyone can use these moments and reminders to reflect on their awesomeness! 💛
✨Something I did well today is being able to take time away from an emotionally charging environment/ situation!
✨Today I had fun when I made some Peer Appreciation Posts here. 🥰
✨I felt proud when ... I dunno xD
How about you? 🌻
Alsooo for anyone coming across, feel free to Peer Appreciation Form (clickable) to appreciate yourself (or any peers here anytime)! 💛
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Loving your colourful posts and how warm and engaging you are, that is something you can be very proud of :)
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Awww you're too kind, Lisa! Thankyouuu!🌻❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
You are very kind! We are so glad you are here with us.
I had a good concentration day!
🌻 Today I had fun when...
I played with my parrot (he likes to wrestle with keys so we toss them around)
🌻 I felt proud when...
I knocked out a bunch of micro tasks
@Heather225
Beautiful H! 🌻It sounds like you were very productive and of course got to play with your beautiful bird! He sounds like he is so much fun and I am sure incredibly smart too.
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Thank you so much for offering this helpful activity Lisa! ❤️
Something I did well today was to go for a self care walk.
Today I had fun when when I was doing a dancing exercise.
I felt proud when I finished some tasks at home.
@amiablePeace77
Ah :) Good, I am so glad you got time in for a walk. They do wonders for our emotional health and just like all the good you bring to 7 Cups, it is nice to save some for you too!
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Thank you Lisa!
Nice
Thanks Lisa!
Something I did well today... I roasted almonds and they came out nice.
Today I had fun when... I went out to do shopping and errands.
I felt proud when... I thought of the sacrifices my parents made for me as a child and how lucky I was.
@soulsings
I can feel your gratitude here in your message for those things big and small. Thank you for sharing them with us!
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Something I did well today... Today I contributed in class and got a compliment from a lecturer I really respect!
Today I had fun when... I caught up with some friends
I felt proud when... I went to university even though I felt anxious doing so!
@charmingEagle47
Wow, that must have felt so good to have your contributions acknowledged by someone you respect, and you have pushed yourself to go to university which is excellent.
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Something I did well today... being mindful of my mental health and hopping on here when needed.
Today I had fun when... I worked with my library pages to prepare for next school year by creating fun videos.
I felt proud when... I have a direction in mind for drafting my next children's book
@neatBlueberry5213
It is great to see that you're taking care of yourself and coming onto 7 Cups when you feel like you needed it! It's not always easy to see when we need to do something for ourselves. Writing a children's book sounds like so much fun! What is it about?
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
7Cups has been really helpful the last few weeks as I've faced some challenges at work and in my personal life. I've felt really supported here.
Right now, I'm working on a picture book called "The Unread" about books that go unopened and become "zombies" until they are enjoyed by a reader. It is so much fun to illustrate!
Good morning. As I read this I think to myself that this will be a hard exercise for me. I hate talking about the good things about me. It makes me feel like I'm full of myself or bragging so I never really talk about me. I'll accept compliments that come my way with a thank you, change the subject and move on. I would much rather say something nice about someone else than about myself.
With that said, something I did well yesterday(it's first thing in the morning here)....I managed a small stressful situation that I didn't have any control over, extremely well....
I had fun when I went to a MLS soccer game with my son and his friends
I felt proud when I didn't lose my cool in that stressful situation. It was after the fact, looking back and replaying the situation, that made me realize how well I managed it and that is what made me proud.
And I find myself feeling weird typing this out, talking about something I did well.
@CyclingThroughLife I have problems with pride and it affects many areas of my life when it is in the forefront. But I also discovered another type of pride, false humility where I get down on myself and feel I am not good enough. I am not sure I am explaining it well but anyway I have to watch out for bragging as well as judging myself. They both seem to originate out of worrying how others perceive me.
@CyclingThroughLife
Hello there! It sometimes feels so odd when we type out something good about ourselves and do you know why? Our brains are hardwired to find the negatives at times to try to identify risks and to be able to protect us but sadly we do not need this cognitive process for the most part. So it is going to feel odd but keep trying, it does get easier. This was a big step for you!
You are managing your stress so well and have come so far in continuing to be calmer. This says so much about your character :)
Some more prompts for you. Please share :)
I felt good about myself when…
I was proud of someone else…
Today was interesting because….
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
I felt good about myself when… I finished getting all the paperwork ready and in order for an audit at work
I was proud of someone else… my girlfriend when she signed up for and completed a 5K obstacle style fun run
Today was interesting because….it was a day when I was able to pick and choose my battles and not let the ones I chose not to give attention to bother me(I hope you understand that because I can't quite come up with another way to explain it lol) I am usually very bothered by things that need my attention but don't give attention to for whatever reason, which is why I rarely "pick and choose my battles" I just try to deal with everything.....I have a "fixer" personality for everything and everyone except myself......
@CyclingThroughLife
Thank you for sharing your reflections to the prompts! It is not easy to select what we should be paying attention to as sometimes we can get overwhelmed by having so much to do. Sometimes, we can unintentionally overload ourselves with items to work on as well! One step a day, day by day :)
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS when I treat others with dignity and respect, I have a higher self esteem.
When I treat others with kindness, I feel more endeared to my own being.
When I give to others, I feel full and overflowing.
@soulsings
Thank you for sharing Soul! You are always kind to those around you here, and we are so grateful for all your work.
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS it is wonderful to work with you also.