here’s a great list… from source
- Stop comparing yourself with other people.
- Stop the critic inside of you.
- Forgive and forget.
- Associate with positive, supportive people.
- Get involved in work and activities you love.
- Be true to yourself.
- Talk affirmatively to others and yourself.
- Quit blaming yourself for mistakes in the past.
- Make a long list of your personal breakthroughs.
- Make a list of your positive qualities.
- Figure out the hidden strengths in your so-called weaknesses.
- Rediscover and reaffirm your personal strengths.
- Ignore yourself.
- Examine your needs.
- Accept all compliments with “Thank You.”
- Start giving more.
- Be your own cheerleader.
- Start small and do a task you can accomplish easily.
- Examine the pattern of highs and lows.
- Get some exercise.
- Take advantage of workshops, books and cassette tape programs on self-esteem.
- Take action