Anam Nature

15/03/2023

We woke up in Narnia!

15/03/2023

We woke up in Narnia!

15/03/2023

WHAT IS SELF ESTEEM
AND WHY DO SO MANY SELF HELP TECHNIQUES FAIL?

Self esteem is core to what we experience in life. It can affect the quality of our relationships, the work we do, our well-being, our finances and more. Yet so many of us suffer from a chronic lack of self worth that can hold us back from really thriving in life. We can feel unworthy, not good enough, small, and disempowered, and that this can never really change.

How then to cultivate self esteem so as to create what we long for in life? This has been a long journey for me personally as well as my clients, but I truly know from these experiences, that it can be cultivated.

Often self-esteem is spoken of as how we value and perceive ourselves, making it seem like it’s a state of mind and therefore something that can be changed by thinking alone.

However in my work as a Somatic therapist, I find again and again that self-esteem can have its roots in our very early life, and what we experienced as an infant. If there is not enough care and attention to us as little ones, then as a child, we tend to make that our fault. “I must be bad, if mummy doesn’t pay me attention”. “There must be something wrong with me is dad doesn't see me”.

If you lack self esteem, as many of us do, how to transform this very painful feeling? I suggest that meeting the little one within us, and listening for her experience, is key. If you’d like to explore this further, feel welcome to read my blog

https://aislingrichmond.com/2023/03/22/self-esteem/

Or, book a Somatic therapy session with me on 085 155 2233
With love,
Aisling

15/03/2023

15/03/2023

Welcome to Anam Nature.
Anam is the Irish word for " soul" and I'm delighted to share inspirations with you about your healing and well-being, soul and society, cultural leadership, and more.
I look forward to sharing all these riches with you,
Love, Aisling.💖