Self-Esteem

Have you ever loved someone so much that you would do anything for them?

Well, make that someone yourself!

Social media, apart from being an important part of our lives nowadays, affects millions of people in their daily routine - and in a negative way. The number of likes can ruin someone's day. A negative comment can ruin someone's mood. A decrease in followers can be the reason someone will start to doubt themselves. Comparing ourselves to photoshopped images can distort the way we think, cause emotional distress or even make us want to distance ourselves from our friends and family. Prolonged social isolation is a symptom of depression. Should we like photos we don't like just to get a few likes ourselves? Should we let our self-esteem be affected by the opinion of others? Should we compare ourselves to others? An image is not who we really are. A Facebook post cannot determine our true identity - unless we allow it.

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Self-esteem is one of the most important aspects of our lives. The relationship we have with ourselves will determine our relationships, our career, our sexual and social life. More importantly, it will determine our emotional state and will play a big role in our mental health and the satisfaction we feel about our lives. Low self-esteem may not be a diagnosable disorder but it is at the root of many mental disorders. Do you treat yourself with kindness or cruelty? Do you neglect your personal needs? Do you have negative thoughts about your image or personality? Do you feel appreciated? Do you find it hard to say no? Most people forget or never learned their true value. This is something that is solidified from their childhood. It is time to 'un-learn', to challenge unhealthy thoughts and behaviours and to challenge our distorted beliefs. Many of us believe that we are not worthy or unlovable and that our purpose is to please others. Believing in our true self and our worth will unlock our hidden potential. Building your self-esteem is essential in order to live the life you dream of. Your self-confidence, love and compassion for yourself are the keys to changing your life.

Personal experience

There are times when we get the impression that we only love ourselves when we are having fun. It's something I've done for years; going to parties every night, drinking, having sex and having a very loud lifestyle. I thought I was doing great. But what I was really doing was looking for instant, short-term gratification while ignoring the long-term consequences. How can someone love themselves and not think about their future and their health? Where is the love when we sabotage our own career or feel empty when we return home after a party or after having sex without being conscious of our actions? Self-punishment is a more appropriate term. I am not referring to expectations or not being able to live in the present; but to the fact that we need to experience everything without going to extremes. I am in favour of living one's life to the fullest. But moderation will help us to grow in all aspects of our lives and also so we will be able to experience the joys of life over and over again. If we do the same thing every day our pleasure will diminish dramatically.

We think consciously and then we act.

We love ourselves

I have known many people who are treated without respect by their friends or colleagues. I have known people who have been abused in so many different ways within their relationships. I have seen beautiful women think they are ugly or think they deserve to be treated like trash. It's sad to see a bent spirit. It is not your fault if you have low self-esteem, because your life experiences may be the cause, but it is up to you to escape from it. You deserve so much more. You deserve every respect. You deserve respect. You deserve happiness.

You will truly see what it means to love who you are. I will help you replace your negative thoughts with realistic ones. You'll regain your confidence. You'll be able to reassert yourself. I will give you the strength to believe in your abilities. You will take care of yourself. You will feel good about yourself. You will feel confident about what you want and say what you think. You will build healthier and stronger relationships. You will pursue your dreams.

Dr. George Lagios

PhD, M.Sc. (CBT)

Dr. George Lagios holds a master's degree in psychology, specifically in cognitive behavioural therapy, and a PhD in sexology. He is a professor of Psychosexual Therapy and author of two best sellers Would you choose you as your parent? (2018) and Inside your mind (2020). He is also a clinical mental health counsellor, psychotherapist and speaker. He has been awarded the President’s Achievement Award  from the Hellenic American Union and continues his research work on the erotic desire.

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Dr. George Lagios

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The psychology of love, love and sex

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