Post by Dr Esther Nsa Akachukwu (@dr_esther_nsa_akachukwu)

SELF EXTEEM AWARENESS
🤝 DAY 20: YOUR CIRCLE MATTERS 🤝
Week 3: Building Self-Worth

Happy Saturday and last day of October, my wonderful Lekeelekee Family! ☀️💛

The people around us shape how we see ourselves. Whether we realise it or not, our circle can lift us up or slowly wear us down. Today we look at choosing and being the kind of company that builds self-esteem.

Why your circle matters:
🌟 We absorb the attitudes, words, and habits of those closest to us.
🌟 Encouraging people remind us of our worth when we forget it.
🌟 Constant negativity, mockery, or comparison can make us doubt ourselves.

Signs of a supportive circle:
✅ They celebrate your wins without jealousy.
✅ They tell you the truth with kindness.
✅ You can be yourself around them.
✅ They respect your boundaries.
✅ You leave their company feeling lighter, not smaller.

Signs a relationship may be draining:
❌ You feel judged, mocked, or belittled.
❌ They only call when they need something.
❌ You walk on eggshells to keep the peace.
❌ They dismiss your feelings or dreams.

What you can do:
1️⃣ Appreciate the good ones. Say thank you to those who uplift you.
2️⃣ Invest in healthy friendships. Check in, show up, and listen.
3️⃣ Set boundaries with draining relationships. You don't have to cut everyone off, but you can limit access.
4️⃣ Be that friend. Encourage someone today. 🌱
5️⃣ Widen your circle. Join groups, communities, or spaces that match your values.

💡 Remember: You deserve people who see your worth even on days you can't. And you can be that person for someone else. 🕊️

📲 Interactive time: Appreciation wall!
1️⃣ Tag a friend who lifts you up and tell them why. 💛
2️⃣ Complete this sentence: "A good friend is someone who..."
3️⃣ Reply to someone's tag with "What a lovely friendship! 🥰"

Bonus: Send a kind message to someone in your circle today, just to say, "I'm glad you're in my life." 💬

#LekeelekeeSelfWorth #SelfEsteemJourney #Day20 #YourCircleMatters #LekeelekeeFamily

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