Low self esteem is so subtle that most people don't even realize that it is a problem. Research shows that a high majority of people suffer from low self esteem in some part of their life or another.
People with low self esteem tend to treat themselves badly, take all kinds of abuse because they feel unworthy of love, have a hard time getting ahead and reaching success because they do not believe they deserve to be successful.
Evaluate your successes and your life. If you aren't pleased with what you see, it could be a self esteem problem.
There are many ways to improve your self esteem and just as many books and online articles out there to read about how to do so. Search for self esteem articles online or grab a book at the library or bookstore that will work for you. I've included a few ways to improve your self esteem below, just to get you started.
Listen to your inner voice. Each time you have a negative thought, ask yourself where it came from, how you came to believe that thought and then replace that negative thought with a positive one.
Start treating yourself better. Eat healthier, exercise, be kind to yourself and take time to "smell the roses".
Build up a network of supportive, positive friends who will encourage you to be positive and help to lift your spirits during difficult times.
Identify the good things about yourself and in your life and concentrate your thoughts on them.