Do you have low self esteem? Childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping who we become as adults. You might be surprised to recognize some of the signs that indicate low self-esteem, and how childhood trauma can leave lasting effects on self worth, and that's okay! We're here to help you understand and navigate this journey.
You deserve to feel confident, valued, and loved, and we believe in your ability to build a healthier self-esteem. Don't let the past hold you back any longer!
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We also made a video on the small habits to improve self esteem here: https://youtu.be/MbF5dyU96CE
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor: Rida Batool
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera)
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Production Assistant: Thomas Kang
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
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References:
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Grolnick, W. S. (2016). Parental involvement and children’s academic motivation and achievement. Building autonomous learners: Perspectives from research and practice using self-determination theory, 169-183.
Lerner, C. (2022, Apr 11). Why Kids Engage in Negative Self-Talk And What You Can Do. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/zero-six/202204/why-kids-engage-in-negative-self-talk-and-what-you-can-do
Price-Mitchell, M. (2011, Sep 7). Mistakes Improve Children's Learning. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201109/mistakes-improve-childrens-learning#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20studies%20have%20found,them%20to%20try%20new%20approaches.
Ramaiya, H. G. (2022, Dec 12). Why Should Parents Stop Comparing Their Child to Others. First Cry Parenting. parenting.firstcry.com/articles/why-should-parents-stop-comparing-their-child-to-others/
Trautner, T. (2017. Jan 19). Authoritarian parenting style. Michigan State University. www.canr.msu.edu/news/authoritarian_parenting_style#:~:text=The%20negative%20side%20effects%20to,figures%20when%20they%20are%20older.
Williams, G. M. (2022, Mar 7). Ten Ways Parents Destroy Their Children's Self-Esteem. We Have Kids. wehavekids.com/parenting/Ten-Ways-Parens-Destroy-Their-Childrens-Self-Esteem