Increase Male Self-Esteem
A man’s self-esteem not only affects how they relate with others but also their overall emotional and physical health. High self-esteem is what inspires you to take on new challenges and achieve your goals. Moreover, it’s what motivates you to be resilient and get up, learn from your mistakes and choose to try again. Mistakes are part of life. Without self-esteem, it’s easy for you to be crippled by failure and lack confidence in yourself and your worth. If you’re a man with low self-esteem and wonder how to change that, this article is for you. The following tips will help you boost your self-esteem and live a happy life where you reach your full potential.
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Regular Exercise
At times, excess weight is the reason behind most men’s low self-esteem. According to research, most adults with excess weight are more likely to be emotionally unstable and lack self-confidence hence causing them to isolate and be socially inactive. Although at times the reason behind the excess weight is a medical condition such as obesity, lack of exercise might be the reason behind your weight gain. Whether you suffer from obesity or weight gain due to an unhealthy lifestyle, exercising helps you burn calories and stimulate various brain chemicals that help you relax and be happier. Remember, when you’re less anxious, you’re able to feel good about yourself, thus boosting your self-esteem.
Moreover, exercising gives you a sense of achievement which plays a crucial role in boosting confidence. Besides, whether you exercise at the gym or just by taking a walk/run around the park, you get the opportunity to meet and interact with other individuals who are on the same journey as you. It’s a meaningful way to learn that you’re not alone and that weight gain can happen to anyone; hence you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself. Remember, the journey to losing weight might take longer, therefore enjoy every step of the way and celebrate the small wins. You might not achieve your desired weight in a day or a month. Instead, focus on enjoying the other benefits you might get from exercising, such as good sleep.
Dress Well/Comfortable
The way you dress not only affects how others view you but also how you view yourself.
According to studies, when you dress down, you’re more likely to feel less confident, causing anxiety and low self-esteem. Remember, when you dress well, you’ll end up feeling good no matter what the day presents to you. It’s important to note that dressing well also means dressing comfortably. Therefore, if you don’t know how to dress, talk to a stylist to advise and educate you on the best clothing and color for your body type. Besides making you feel confident, dressing well helps you get respect and compliments from others. Who wouldn’t want to give a great first impression and get tons of compliments and love from friends, colleges, and family? Remember, how you dress will reflect how you feel and how you want others to perceive and feel about you.
Get Enough Sleep
According to the International Journal of Behavioural Medicine, individuals getting less sleep are more likely to experience low self-esteem than those getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can cause you to feel angry, frustrated, and sad, which are common feelings linked to low self-esteem. Moreover, when you get enough sleep, you end up looking more handsome as you’ll have less puffy eyes and a glowing complexion, and you won’t get as many wrinkles as someone who is sleep-deprived. Remember, when you look good, you feel more confident about yourself.
Work on Your Relationships
Making each other feel loved is a really simple thing that can help you boost your self-esteem. If your partner has issues being intimate, help address the issue. Maybe he needs something to enhance his private area to make him feel more confident.
Being a good cheerleader is a part of boosting each other’s self-esteem. Simply supporting your partner through any problem or issue will boost their self-esteem.
Proper Diet
The type of foods that you eat can positively or negatively affect your physical and mental health, causing low or high self-esteem. Watching what you eat and making the necessary changes can help boost your confidence, reduce your stress levels and boost your mood, making you feel happy and less anxious. Consider adding foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids to help boost your mood. On the other hand, foods rich in unrefined carbohydrates and proteins are perfect for helping your body retain energy longer.
Although it’s tempting to go for sugary snacks especially when feeling low, it’s highly discouraging. When consumed, these snacks disrupt your blood sugar levels as well as your moods. Instead, consider going for healthy options such as fruits or seeds/nuts. Most men experiencing low self-esteem tend to run to alcohol to make themselves feel confident. However, it’s important to note that this only works for a brief moment, then you go back to feeling more irritable, depressed, and anxious.
Positive Self-Talk
Comparing yourself to others will only make you feel worse about yourself. It’s important to remember that everyone is unique and beautiful in their way. Therefore, instead of feeling bad for yourself, foster self-compassion and avoid negative self-talk. Even when you’ve failed to achieve a particular goal, realize that you’ve only experienced a setback and learn from your mistake. According to a study by the Journal of Personality, being kind to yourself helps you be more confident hence boosting your self-esteem.
Unhappy childhood and financial/relationship problems are some of the major causes of low self-esteem in men. However, most people tend to forget how the people surrounding them can affect how they see themselves. As you take care of your physical health, it’s essential to take care of your mental state. Friends that are constantly putting you down and judging you can highly affect how you feel about yourself. Therefore, surround yourself with people who care how you feel and how they make you feel.
