Self Esteem

[kindy64]

I mentioned this site before, but I wanted to reiterate they have some good advice here.

They also have a free online class, if you go to the following page, on the right side bar, you'll see where you can put your email in and sign up.

https://www.thegaytherapycenter.com/gay-therapy-blog/

The Gay Therapy Center’s Free 6-Week Online Class:
Build a Better Relationship with Yourself

A Step-by-Step Approach To Feeling More Confident and Less Insecure

Loving yourself is the single most important thing you can do to improve your relationships with others and your own experience of life.
Here’s What You’ll Get:
Each week, for 6 weeks, you will receive the next installment of the online class and one simple exercise to do for that week.
You’ll get a guided meditation audio file you can use again and again.
You’ll also receive our monthly e-newsletter with our latest blog posts.

and I've put my money (err, email) where my mouth (err, text) is... here are the subjects for the first 3 weeks...

Week 1: The Problem of Being Mean to Yourself
Week 2: 10% True— Meet Your Inner Critic
Week 3: Get Friendly with Your Younger Self

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^^I checked that site last time you posted it. Lots of good info over there!

When I was in my 18-20's I was in the Army Reserves. The Army forces you to get in physical shape as it's a requirement of service and they force it on you. It also improves your self confidence as you know with work - anything can be obtained. At least it did for me. I went from Army Basic and AIT training to College. At college I applied the dogged determination that I learned in training to studies. The Army helped my self confidence greatly. I knew if that if I could get through that, I could get through anything.

Maybe join a gym and get into weight lifting. Lots of guys in their 20's start working out. Find a workout partner to help you lift / spot you on the bench press. It's easier to gain weight / muscle than it is to loose weight (fat).

Improving your physical stature helps improve your mindset & helps build self confidence. Coordination really doesn't matter for lifting weights. The key is to get with a trainer to learn the correct form so you don't injure yourself.

So what am I saying - your mental health and self confidence is up to you. Look for ways you can improve yourself both physically and mentally. Keep challenging yourself.