I have low self-esteem. I think I'm very ugly. No good looking or guy with great personality has ever liked me and I have never had a boyfriend. If I were to make a list of positives and negatives about myself, the negatives would be filled to the brim. I'm not bad or mean, in fact, I am a very nice person. Or at least that is what everyone says. I used to have high self-esteem, but it eventually all shattered. When I had high esteem, I thought I was pretty and everyone liked me. Now, I am ugly and nothing. How can I raise my confidence?'

-I_Have_No_Confidence'

Hey, girl!

You need to take a deep breath and get ready for some self-esteem building and self-image makeover! A lot of girls go through a stage of having super low self-esteem, but you need to be strong and fight what society tries to make you believe. It's not about being skinny, having perfect blonde hair, owning ten designer bags or linking arms with the football team's quarterback. Beauty and appeal are about having confidence, knowing yourself and trusting who you are inside.

You say that you are ugly and you feel like nothing. Let me tell you. That is so totally wrong! You need to reflect on who you are inside first before judging your outside appearance. Tell yourself you are beautiful and you will soon see that your existence in this world is something truly amazing! All the make up, accessories, clothes and shoes are additional things to make someone beautiful.

Wake up every morning ready to think positive all day. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you are going to have a great day because you are awesome! Dress up to school and turn heads, babe! You can totally raise your self-esteem! Good luck!

<3, Sharon

1/8/2008 10:00:18 AM