Do you ever find yourself wishing you were better at life? That you could be more like someone you admire? More like that girl or guy down the street who "has it made".
Do you ever wish you were more cool? More at ease? Maybe you'd like to have more confidence in yourself - like those other people who appear to always be calm cool and able to handle anything life throws at them.
One ingredient to better self esteem and greater self confidence is your health. If you strive to attain better health and fitness, you will start seeing an improvement in your self esteem. Your self confidence will begin to grow. Not only will you feel better physically, you'll soon notice a greater sense of accomplishment and self worth.
If you are feeling a little blue or just plain down in the dumps one of the best actions you can take is get outside and exercise in the fresh air. Nature has a certain calming effect on us. It soothes your soul! And exercise will kick in some chemical reactions in your brain that give your spirits a real boost.
Why not start today? Set a goal for yourself to make one little step towards a new and better life. Write it down. I don't know why - but they say if you write your goals down you are far more likely to achieve them. Make it a simple goal to start with. "I will enjoy life a little more each day with a 30 minute walk in the park".
Then do it! Take action! When you accomplish your new goal - you are on the road to better self esteem. You can reach goals! You can enjoy life more. Keep it simple at first. Reach your new goal. Then set new ones. Lift the bar a little. " I will ride my bike for five miles three times a week" ( Or whatever you think you'll like. ) Set yourself up for success. Reach a little and you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish!
Do you have a journal? Write down not only your goals but how you feel when you achieve them. Make little entry each day before and after your exercise time. Take a little time for you each day. Capture your thoughts and feelings. Some people even write down everything they eat! And how they feel.
You can build self esteem - exercise a little each day! Exercise and your mental health are closely related.
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