| Developing Self-Esteem | Goal Setting |

There may be times when looking for employment, that you may feel like giving up and continually blame yourself for your lack of success.

You must remember that you are worth more than you are give yourself credit for and only you have the power to make the changes in your life that give you the right results.

Below are Ten Ways to increase your Self-Esteem when those times do come along:

1. Define what life success means to you
Always take the time out to reflect on the core values, beliefs & experiences that you wish to have in your life

2. Choose to be happy
Happiness is a state of mind, Self-Esteem is a state of spirit. The two should always work in unison.

3. Set yourself challenging goals
If you have high self-esteem, you can set yourself high and challenging goals. Remember, to keep them attainable.

4. Honour your core values
If you have a clear set of values, it is easier to align your life how you want it to be. By honouring these values, you honour your true self.

5. Enhance your energy levels
Partake in physical and mental exercises that help you to release negative energy. You will feel better for it!

6. Surround yourself with positive people
Ensure that the people in your family and social circles keep you uplifted and positive. Use their positivity to enhance your own life.

7. Live by vision and purpose
Create a vision and direction in your life. Thinking and living with a purpose increases your drive to succeed.

8. Be passionate about what you want
If X truly means something to you, you will motivate yourself to achieve X.

9. Reward your successes
Set small steps to reach big goals. Acknowledge the small steps and reward yourself for meeting them. This recognition will fuel your drive to achieve.

10. Make the right life decisions
Make decisions that allow you to control life. Don't make decisions that allow life to control you.