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Hey friends! I’m really enjoying this month’s theme, Self-Esteem September. And I think we can all use a boost in how we feel from time to time. So, if you’re looking for ways to feel better, here are 40 ways to positively grow your self-esteem.

40 Ways to Positively Grow Your Self-Esteem

To start off, it’s so important to feel good about yourself. Because when we feel good, we accomplish so much more and inspire others.

That being said, everyone has down moments and off days. So, when that happens there are countless things to do to help yourself feel better.

If you’re in need of a self-esteem boost, here are 40 ways to positively increase your self-esteem.

Focus on the Good

1. Tell yourself, “you can do this!”
2. Take five minutes alone to breathe and get centered before doing a hard task
3. Congratulate yourself after you get something done, even if it’s small
4. Each evening, write down five things that went well that day
5. Focus on your positive traits for two minutes
6. Set positive intentions for your day each morning
7. Congratulate yourself at the end of the workday that you made it through and worked
   
   Take Care of Your Emotions
   
8. Allow yourself to feel uncomfortable emotions
9. Do a round of tapping, aka Emotional Freedom Technique
10. Write down how you’re currently feeling in a journal
11. Think of three things you’re grateful for and feel that gratitude
    
    Take Care of Your Body
    
12. Go for a walk
13. Get in a sweaty workout
14. Go grocery shopping for healthy food and…
15. Prep your meals for the upcoming week
16. Actually bring your reusable bags to the grocery store
17. Make yourself a delicious, healthy meal
    
    Get Organized With Your Goals
    
18. Plan out your week on Sunday nights
19. Set a tiny goal and achieve it
20. Tell a friend about a goal you achieved
    
    Treat Yourself to Self-Care
    
21. Do something you really enjoy and savor it
22. Treat yourself to a bath
23. Do a face mask
24. Shave your legs
25. Give yourself a mani/pedi
26. Buy a new piece of clothing that makes you feel amazing
27. Buy yourself some cute, new underwear
28. Get your hair trimmed
29. Spend a little extra time styling your hair
    
    Get Connected and Feel Better
    
30. Call a loved one and tell them they’re important to you
31. Call a loved one just to see how they’re doing
32. Introduce yourself to a neighbor you don’t know yet
33. Give a coworker a compliment
34. Make plans with a friend for dinner, a movie or drinks
35. Do something nice for someone you love
36. Help out a stranger in need
37. Sign up to volunteer and go do it
    
    Try Something New
38. Try a new hobby
39. Learn to play an instrument
40. Finish a book

Well, there you have it!

Remember, Self-Esteem Fluctuates

While some of these might seem insignificant, doing them can actually improve how you feel about yourself. Since self-esteem is flexible and NOT static, doing something small can be the nice, quick boost you need.

Additionally, when you do something with the intention of increasing your self-esteem, even if it’s small, it does help. The trick is to do something each day to improve how you feel.

To sum it up, boosting your self-esteem is something you have to repeatedly do. It’s a life-long practice, but it’s in your control to improve how you feel.

What helps you feel like your best self? Tell me in the comments below!