Self-esteem, simply put, is how you feel about yourself. And while our self-esteem begins to develop in early childhood, it is not set in stone. In fact, self-esteem is ever-changing throughout your life. There may be times when your self-esteem is at an all time high, and others when it has taken an undesirable dip, perhaps due to a stressful life event or mental health struggle.

• Practice complimenting yourself and using positive talk
  

• As human beings, we all have “flaws”; things we wish we could change or improve upon within ourselves. Yet, to stop these “flaws” from overpowering our self-esteem, it is important to separate the “flaws” that can be worked on, from those which are unchangeable.
  

• Celebrating your strengths is simple activity to incorporate into daily life and it only has to take up 5 minutes of your time. Take a moment to yourself once per day to reflect on what your personal strengths are.
  

• Taking better care of yourself is one of the quickest ways to provide an instant self-esteem boost, but also one of the easiest things to ignore when you are not feeling up to the task. Practicing self-care takes effort and we can all find reasons not to do it.
  

If you’re wondering how to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week, here are 10 ideas for random acts of kindness that you can do for the benefit of those around you.

1. Offer to help a neighbor with chores or errands.
2. Pay for someone’s meal or coffee.
3. Leave a kind note for someone to find.
4. Volunteer at a local charity, homeless shelter, animal shelter, or other nonprofit organization.
5. Donate items to a shelter or food bank.
6. Offer to give someone a ride or help with transportation.
7. Listen and offer support to someone who needs it.
8. Compliment a stranger and make them smile.
9. Hold the door open for someone or offer assistance when their hands are full.
10. Write a positive review or recommendation for a local business or service provider.

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Disclaimer: The purpose of the Agora Cyber Charter School Virtual Calming Room is purely for educational purposes only. Individuals who access the Virtual Calming Room understand this website will not substitute for mental health interventions or mental health treatment. If you are in a crisis, you should contact emergency services and seek consultation of a licensed mental health professional.