Girls and Self- Esteem and two words that really seem to never separate. Over the years, I have had the distinct priviledge of working with both girls and women in the areas of building self worth, and raising their self esteem. In doing so, it has required a level of authenticity that sometimes is difficult to actual deal with.
As you read this quick article on self esteem and how you can make a positive impact in the lives of girls, please understand that there are many different views about whether one can actually raise self-esteem or is it something that a person is born with?
Your self-worth is not contingent upon what you have, but it does rely on how you value what you do have. It is from this belief that we can come to the conclusion that girls can change the way they see their life, and the lives of others by how they view themselves. Much is to be said about how anyone views themselves, but when we speak of girls between the ages of 8-18 years old, there are many different factors that play into their perception of self.
1. Peer Influence
2. Positive or Negative Adult Interaction
3. Self absorption about image
4. Improper boundaries
5.Physical, Sexual or Emotional Abuse
These are just a few factors that play on how girls perceive themselves, and what makes the ultimate decision in what gets played out in their minds.
