Question

If you were experiencing low self-esteem because you lost all of your hair due to a bad skin allergy, what might prevent you from improving your self-concept?

Focus on your strengths and your positives.
• Form relationships with people with high self-esteem
• Ignore what other people think of you.
• Tell others the negative things you think about yourself.

Answer 1

• Constantly comparing yourself to others who have a full head of hair
• Continuously dwelling on the negative aspects of your appearance
• Allowing the opinions of others to dictate your self-worth
• Avoiding social situations or isolating yourself due to insecurity
• Refusing to seek help or support from a therapist or counselor to address underlying issues of self-esteem.