Self-esteem is the way you view and value yourself. It plays a crucial role in how you navigate life, interact with others and handle challenges. Understanding whether you have healthy self-esteem can help improve your emotional wellbeing and overall quality of life. Here are some signs to look for to assess your self-esteem:

Positive Self-Perception

If you generally see yourself in a positive light, acknowledge your strengths and accept your flaws, you are likely to have a good level of self-esteem. You are comfortable with who you are and don’t feel the need for constant validation from others.

Resilience to Setbacks

People with healthy self-esteem tend to bounce back from failure or disappointment more easily. While they may feel upset, they don’t define themselves by their mistakes. Instead, they use setbacks as learning opportunities, maintaining a sense of worth despite challenges.

Ability to Set Boundaries

A key indicator of self-esteem is knowing your limits and being able to assert them. You respect your own needs and can say “no” when necessary, without feeling guilty or overly concerned about others’ opinions.

Self-Compassion

If you treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially when things don’t go as planned, you likely have strong self-esteem. You recognise your worth and extend the same compassion to yourself as you would to a friend in similar circumstances.

Positive Relationships

Healthy self-esteem allows you to form and maintain relationships based on mutual respect. If you engage in relationships that are supportive, honest and balanced, it often reflects a healthy sense of self-worth.

Realistic Expectations:

People with a good level of self-esteem tend to have realistic expectations of themselves. They set achievable goals and accept that perfection is unattainable. They are proud of their efforts, even if the outcome isn’t exactly as planned.

If these signs resonate with you, chances are you have a strong sense of self-esteem.

However, if you find yourself struggling in some of these areas, it might be worth exploring ways to build or strengthen your self-esteem. Atrium HR Consulting Wellbeing members have access to our dedicated team of mental health professionals via our Wellbeing Portal. Alternatively, contact us here via email.