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Find out if you have low or poor self-esteem

If you have low or poor self-esteem, you might think or say:

• I can’t do anything right.
• I am ugly or dumb.
• I do not have any friends.
• I do not like to try new things.
• It upsets me to make mistakes.
• I do not think I am as nice, pretty, or smart as the other girls in my class.
• I have a hard time making friends.
• I have a hard time making friends because I end up getting angry and fighting with people.
• It makes me uncomfortable when people say nice things about me.
• Sometimes I feel better if I say mean things to other people.

If many or all of these items sound like you, it will be helpful for you to work on having better self-esteem. Try these steps.

Content last updated June 2, 2007

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