The first thing you should consider is that the vision you have of yourself tends to affect your behavior; this is the so-called mechanism of “self-fulfilling prophecy.” If your self-esteem is good, you will tend to confidently face any situation. If the opposite is true, you’ll be convinced of failing, and as a result you’ll put little effort in. In other words, the expectation of failure opens the way to failure, with a further reduction of self-esteem. This is why it is critical to learn not to give too much weight to fears, insecurities, alleged defects and deficiencies. Keep in mind that we tend to believe that we are judged by others in a way that is far greater than what actually happens in reality. It’s time to have more confidence in yourself, and to love yourself more.
