Low self-esteem can decrease your sex drive - tips for building self-confidence
Low self-esteem can take a toll on your emotional health and wellbeing. It can lead to anxiety, which may trigger impotency issues (i.e. erectile dysfunction). How can you improve your sense of self?
The mental health charity Mind explained: “Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves.”
Based on opinions and beliefs about oneself, self-esteem can affect every area of your life.
Mind notes that self-esteem can affect whether you:
- Like and value yourself as a person
- Are able to make decisions and assert yourself
- Recognise your strengths and positives
- Feel able to try new or difficult things
- Show kindness towards yourself
- Move past mistakes without blaming yourself unfairly
- Take the time you need for yourself
- Believe you matter and are good enough
- Believe you deserve happiness
