Post by Dr Esther Nsa Akachukwu (@dr_esther_nsa_akachukwu)

🌱 DAY 4: WHERE DOES SELF-ESTEEM COME FROM? 🌱

Week 1: Understanding Self-Esteem

Hello, my wonderful Lekeelekee Family! 💛
First of all a big, big congratulations to all who got rewarded today ooo. I really celebrate you all 🎉 🎉. I believe one day all of us will get there.

Now, Nobody is born thinking "I'm not good enough." Self-esteem is shaped by what we see, hear, and experience as we grow. Let's look at the main sources:

🏠 1. Family
The words and attitudes of parents, guardians, and siblings. Praise, encouragement, and love build us up. Constant criticism or comparison can leave marks.

🏫 2. School and Peers
Teachers, classmates, and friends. Being included, or being laughed at or left out, can shape how we see ourselves.

🌍 3. Culture and Society
Expectations about how we should look, succeed, marry, or earn. These can lift us or pressure us.

📱 4. Media and Social Media
Filtered images and highlight reels can make us feel we are falling behind when we are not.

⭐ 5. Life Experiences
Successes, failures, losses, and challenges all teach us something about our worth.

💡 The most important part:
What shaped you in the past does not have to define you forever. You can't change what was said to you, but you can change what you believe going forward. 💪

📲 Interactive time!
Complete this sentence in the comments:
"One thing I heard growing up that stayed with me is..."

It can be a kind word that lifted you or one you are ready to let go of. Share only what you're comfortable with. 🤝

Bonus: If it was a positive message, who said it? Tag them or say thank you! 💛

Reminder: If a comment is painful, please respond with kindness. This is a safe family space. 🫶

#LekeelekeeSelfWorth #SelfEsteemJourney #Day4 #RootsOfSelfWorth #LekeelekeeFamily

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