Many people, especially teens and youths, suffer from low self-esteem, affecting their well-being and emotional and mental health, which has caused a lot of havoc in decision-making.
To crown it all, many people are in a state of depression because of how bad their self-esteem has been affected.
Without further ado, let's look at the story of these two friends.
Stephanie and Lily are best friends, and you can be sure that wherever you see Lily, you will find Stephanie—they eat together, buy clothes together and go out together.
You would agree that they are inseparable or just, so I thought.
Even though they show up happily in public, Lily's personality is different from her friend.
Two persons tend to differ in ways and character. Right? Fine.
Let me quickly brief you on their personality.
Lily is the second child of her parents; She grew up in an unfriendly and hostile environment; the only song that plays around her every day always comes from her father's voice, reminding her of how useless she is and can't make a better person.
“You have always been bad luck to this family; you carry an evil aura everywhere, and something great can't come out of you.” said her father.
All these contributed to her being an introvert; she lived all her life hiding from the world.
Fortunately, she gained admission into the university of her choice, met various people, and it was during this course she bumped into Stephanie.
They were in the same department, so they got on so well, and their friendship clicked—voila, they became roommates.
She feels happy—at least free from her father's everyday negative words.
So she thought!
Steph, on her own, is more of an authoritative person who always likes to force her way into people; she's the one that will choose the cloth they will wear, she prepares the food of her choice, and she tells her what to do or not.
Deep down, Lily was not happy; she lost herself in trying to keep her friend(relation)ship and had to agree to what her father always said.
She sees herself as not good enough, someone who can't decide on her own; It got to a stage where she lost her self-esteem, and her mental health started deteriorating; it all got messed up.
Luckily for her, she found help and was told what to do. She took the step below, and gradually, she came out of her shell.
Do Away With Negative Beliefs
I know what you hear almost every day are negative words, but you have the power to choose what you believe.
Even if all that surrounds you is not seeing positivity, do not stop asserting yourself with positive words.
Take complete control of your life by speaking positive words.
Look Out For The Positivity In You
Being assertive is not enough if you are not taking steps to bring out the positive in you.
Build yourself and let those who have rubbish see the greatness in you.
Let them leave their mouth ajar and agree that they have been wrong.
Learn to Say No!
Please don't make yourself a dumping place where people can throw their trash.
Learn to make money to make your own decision, and resist whatever you don't feel comfortable doing.
Grow up and be bold!
Being Amid Positive People
You are going through a lot already and can't afford to be in the midst of those who will not help you.
You need to build a relationship with people who believe in positivity.
You need people of like minds that can help your growth.
Love And Care For Yourself
The first thing is, do you love yourself?
The level of love you have for yourself is what people will see before they know how to treat you.
Give yourself a treat, self-care, and pamper yourself, my dear. You deserve it.
Till I come your way again, remember that you matter to me. Brace yourself and start exploring.
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