Antecedent of Low Self-esteem

Many are reluctant to face challenge, they have the mindset that they don't have a place with the gathering of extraordinary achievers, they believe they don't have anything to offer, they have low mentality attitude and can't think big about their future, all this can be attributed to low self-esteem which affect the direction of your decision and far you can get in life.

There are lots of things that can be attributed to the antecedent of low Self-esteem, we have discussed some in the previous article and now we would be looking at few others;

4. Body physique, structure and composition: The buildup of one’s body can make one feel downgraded or that “one does not belong”. Some feel that they are too fat or obese and tend to start starving themselves wanting to belong, some feel they are not beautiful enough, or not muscular enough, or your body composition is not really attractive like others and start having a feeling of low self-worth. You must love your physique and understand your uniqueness and be appreciative of the way look.

5. Trauma: These could be caused by abuse, relationship breakup popularly called heart break. People who were abused as children (physical beating or sexual abuse) are more likely to suffer low self-esteem as adults. They have learned that they are of little value in themselves or just an object to be used. They have been 'brain washed' by constant criticism or abuse that they are a certain way. When a person begins to question this former conditioning or brainwashing then a healthier and more accurate sense of self can begin to emerge. This happens in a similar way to how people may break away from the brainwashing of a cult. Instances of abuse in one’s past may lead to post-traumatic stress disorder which maintains the sense of “damage” and low self-worth. Once traumatic memories are dealt with effectively the mind becomes clearer to form a better self-esteem. 

6. You're obsessed with being 'perfect': Perfectionism is one of the more destructive aspects of low self-esteem. In most cases an average perfectionist lives with a constant sense of failure because their achievements, no matter how impressive, don't ever feel quite good enough.