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Your self esteem is your subjective assessment of your value as a human being. It is formed on part by the feedback we get from others, but it is formed to an even larger extent by our beliefs and how they serve as filters for the feedback we get.

Possible Causes of low self esteem

A lack of self esteem is often something that is deeply rooted in a person’s past. It can be a style of thinking inherited from judgmental parents, who continually put their  child down to persuade her to work harder. This can lead to the acquirement of a critical inner voice which produces internal fear and feelings of self-doubt.

Fear of failure is an immobilizing condition, that is the product of past negative programming. People fear that they will not be able to accomplish certain tasks because they are not worthy of accomplishing them. Furthermore, they can tell themselves that if they manage to succeed at one level, they will only then have to succeed at a higher level the next time.

The Benefits of Hypnotherapy

One way to improve your self esteem is through hypnotic suggestions where you re-programme your subconscious mind to remove any past negative programming.

Hypnosis can be used to banish the critic on your shoulder so that you see yourself in the most positive light possible.

Rather than putting up road blocks and saying you cannot do something, hypnotherapy can implant positive thoughts such as “I can do it”, “I have the energy”, or “I am just right for the job”.

Through positive suggestions given during hypnosis you can start to see yourself as confident, and become certain of your true own abilities and talents.

Hypnosis enhances skill acquisition, encourages a willingness to try new behaviours, and empowers you to feel better about yourself as you come to better “own” the changes you make.

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