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Stands to reason, I suppose, that self affirmations are going to be useful mostly to those people who already have a healthy sense of self worth – but, hey, I try them on for size every day.

posted by Troosha on July 5, 2009 at 9:32 PM | link to this | reply

SELF-HELP, SELF-BELIEF, SELF INTROSPECTION... they make you stronger!

posted by hardilaziz on July 5, 2009 at 7:44 PM | link to this | reply

It varies from person to person and situation to situation .

posted by afzal50 on July 5, 2009 at 5:40 PM | link to this | reply

my head aches and sodoes my mouth. I don't feel very brilliant

beautiful or loveable. LOL

posted by Kabu on July 5, 2009 at 3:19 PM | link to this | reply

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Thanks Shelly, glad you liked the article

.Yes, I agree that we are responsible for our own happiness. The trouble is if we do not have the self confidence to say 'no' to destructive patterns and people in our lives. Without doing that we find it difficult to be happy. Enjoy your day!

posted by elinjo on July 5, 2009 at 12:48 PM | link to this | reply

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Yes, if family and friends only notice and comment on the negative things it does not help build our self esteem.. I've noticed that on the whole bloggers on this site are very supportive. Thanks for the good wishes for a pleasant day! Enjoy the rest of your's!

posted by elinjo on July 5, 2009 at 12:23 PM | link to this | reply

A pretty interesting study there. Makes sense to me. I think if people don't believe what they are saying it will not work.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on July 5, 2009 at 12:11 PM | link to this | reply

I have very low self-esteem

which definitely doesn't help and know I should have more belief in myself.

posted by malcolm on July 5, 2009 at 11:19 AM | link to this | reply

I was going to suggest self help to my son, but not sure its a good thing, he doesnt have any self esteem

posted by Lanetay on July 5, 2009 at 8:55 AM | link to this | reply

I found this post interesting. I think it's almost impossibe to convince yourself of something when your mind and heart are telling you differently. It seems to me that kind words and encouragement from a friend or family member are our most productive source for gaining self esteem. Also, when other Bloggers reach out with kindness and support.

Hope you have a very pleasant day too!

posted by BrightIrish on July 5, 2009 at 8:53 AM | link to this | reply

I think it is combination of things that keeps a person self assured! I did like the journal, though! For me the bottom line is we are responsible for our happiness and it up to the individual to do that very thing! Identifying those things that keep esteem low are key factors as well! It was a great article to spur thought! Shelly

posted by sam444 on July 5, 2009 at 6:35 AM | link to this | reply

Having one other person in the world think you are wonderful

or special or okay as you are makes all the difference. It might be an aunt or an uncle, or some teacher who takes you in hand. We tend to reflect and live up to someone's good opinion of us.