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8 Subtle Signs Of Low Self-Esteem
2 min readMay 23, 2022
- Saying “Sorry” A Lot — There are times for these words, but they are not as frequent as you might think. Use “Sorry” only if you actually feel it; not as defensive mechanism.
- Self-Deprecating Humor — A little sarcasm can go a long way, but a constant, self-deprecating, sense of self is very hurtful to ones confidence over time.
- Feeling Bad About Procrastinating — If you want to take a break; then take a break! But if you feel bad about it means you are not acting in accordance to what you feel; you are only tricking yourself as another form of defense.
- Lack Of Opinions/Lack Of Defending Opinions — A lack of a strong opinion is often a sign that the person thinks they are wrong. That their ideas are faulty, not good enough or just bad.
- Problem Oriented Thinking — When you ask a person “How are you, really?” and they only think about the problems in their life and complain about them all, you are dealing with someone that has rather low self-esteem. At least, if this happens on a regular basis.
- Working Hard Not Smart — People with high self-esteem are those that do a few tasks, do them well, and know that they have an impact. They are often uncomfortable and laced with backlashes, but when they work they really work. People with low self-esteem are not ready to tackle these kinds of…
