Self-esteem Ideas for the Family

A few handy tips to improve self-esteem for your family:

Always praise yourself…just do it!….whenever possible		Lunch-box/bag notes to put a smile of their face. Try a riddle, see how clever they are!
Give a Gift to Yourself… Do something everyday that you enjoy.		Create a special family space in your home. Each member to place something that means something special on it. Light a candle often and rejoice in all that each offers.
Pat yourself on the back when you’ve mastered a new way of doing things.		Let anger flow, it’s natural – disperse by going outside and jumping up and down – breathe 3 great big breaths – feel it leave your body.
NEVER put yourself down, you are only learning to be the best that you are!		Place these words around your home…. ‘I am in control and I choose to….’
Create a ‘I am going to’ list and display in your room – a daily visual of what your dreams are. e.g. I am going to write a book’		Book a date with a family member, sometimes individual quality time helps you grow!
Write little positive messages to each other and place under their pillow or in a place that is evident – even the bathroom mirror…this brings a real smile to someone’s heart!		When someone is telling you something, just hold their hand while they are talking to you – it never has to be an important issue – anything!
Create a ‘family suggestion box’ for ideas from members about what positive changes or just changes that need to be looked at…open once a week as a family.		Create a family photo collage of memories. Work with the whole family one evening – it’s fun! Hang it in an obvious place for all to see.
Go for family walks!		Keep a journal, everyday write ‘5 little things to be grateful for’ in my life.
At dinner time have a ‘positive remarks moment’ each member to say something positive about another member.		Light candles, it creates an atmosphere of peace.
Don’t compare yourself with others…remember ‘I am unique’ – say it often, remember you are a wise and beautiful person – say it to!		Run someone in your family a bubble bath, throw some flowers in there – a treat of love.

Fran Dobbie, Essere Self Esteem

Page updated 4 Sep 2007