Ive been seeing a psychotherapist for depression and we also talk about my self esteem but I didnt find that helpful. I took some online self esteem tests and realized some of them have statements that are true when someone has a healthy self esteem e.g "I can accept criticism without feeling put down" and you need to answer yes or no. So I have this idea of compiling a list of qualities, traits that a person with a good self esteem would have and then just fake it till I make it. At least I have to try.

So I would appreciate if you could add your own statements to this list:

1. Other people are not better off or more
fortunate than me

2. I accept myself as I am and am happy with myself

3. I deserve love and respect

4. I feel valued and needed

5. I don’t need others to tell me I have done a good job

6. Being myself is important

7. I can accept criticism without feeling put down

8. I admit my mistakes openly

9. I never hide my true feelings

10. I always speak up for myself and put my views across

11. I am a happy, carefree person

12. I don’t worry what others think of my views

13. I don’t need others’ approval to feel good

14. I don’t feel guilty about doing or saying what I want