Self-esteem is how you value yourself. Your self-esteem can affect various things such as how you think, how you feel, how you relate to others, how you make decisions, and how you deal with challenges. The beliefs you have about yourself are initially developed in childhood but they are subsequently formed by various experiences at home, school, work, and in the community. The messages you received directly from numerous people and the perceptions you create from different circumstances Self-esteem is affected by the thoughts and feelings that you felt at the time and have carried with you.
Self-esteem is not directly connected to your actual ability or talent. It is also possible for your self-esteem to fluctuate depending on the circumstance. Furthermore, your self-esteem may not be aligned with other people's perceptions of who you are.
Feeling inadequate or not good enough is a difficult thought and emotion to have but it is quite possible to raise your self-esteem. In therapy, you will learn the following skills:

• Identify triggers to your low self-esteem
• Determine your self-defeating patterns
• Ways to not personalize comments and behaviors
• Change your internal dialogue
• Practice self-care