Thursday, January 04, 2007
Self- esteem
Lately I've noticed that people are way too preoccupied with looks and other people's opinions. I learned a long time ago that just because someone thinks you are something, doesn't me that you are that thing. I don't take people's opinions seriously unless they are being polite. Girls are starving themselves because someone called them fat, and guys are using steroids and various other things because people are making fun of them. I hate the way society makes the population feel. Not everyone can be a size double zero. I am not afraid to say how much I weigh or what size I wear, ask me I'll tell you. Nobody should feel inferior because they are bigger than Mary-Kate Olsen. The television is filled with plastic surgery shows. People may think that I'm snobby or stuck up but I have a high self-esteem. I don't let anybody tear me down. I am confident enough to walk around singing my heart out, or dancing like an idiot. I'm free to be myself because I'm not inhibited by other's thoughts. Take a look at your actions and thoughts, and ask yourself why. Do you do the things you do because of others or because you want to do them.
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I completely agree with everything you wrote. People do let everyone else's opinions overshadow their own. They harm themselves for another being's approval. They make mistakes trying to fix things that only exist in their minds. So many of today's problems happened because people have this idea of perfection, and are so busy trying to become it, they lose who they really are. No one is strong when it comes to self esteem. Everyone has something they wish they could change. It is human nature to want more. But some people use it as a tool. A way to break down someone else. A way to make themselves feel better about their own flaws. Some people have more self esteem than others but no one is immune to that feeling of inadequacy. It just depends on what we do with it. Do we hide from it, fear it, ignore it, change it, or do we accept it. Say: This is who I am, Take it or Leave it. I am not perfect. I do have Flaws. But our flaws are what make us who we are. You are right in saying that no one should feel inferior, but some people do. Most of the time, it’s because others make them feel that way. We can't change everyone’s opinion of themselves. We can't beat up every bully. We can make a difference though. There is a way to protect people against low self esteem. It is a tiny little loophole. A small almost nonexistent way to cure what has become a plague among our age group. A compliment. A simple "Your shirt is so cool". Or a "Wow. Your really great in math!" can change so much. We might not realize the impact our words have on others, they might not realize the impact it has on them. But maybe if we gave a few compliments. Shed some light on all the things people do right, then maybe someone will feel a little better about themselves, and give a compliment to someone else. And maybe a chain will form, and everyone will start feeling a small bit better about themselves, instead of a whole lot worse. Maybe that’s the cure to low self esteem...High self esteem. People who are comfortable with themselves, treating others nicely, and giving them something to build on. Giving them a reason to have high self esteem. Anyway...you’re absolutely right. Have an awesome day! KIM
You are a strong person. It is way too normal for people (especially girls) in high school to belittle themselves and worry too much about the opinions of others. Your attitude is very mature. Be yourself... whether others like it or not!
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