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5 Ways to Build Self Esteem in Your Child

Does your child suffer from low self-esteem? Well, if she does then addressing it now is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that she has a healthy, happy, and productive life. After all, a child with low self-esteem is likely to grow into an adult with low self-esteem. Use these confidence tips from experts to turn things around.

Step back every once in a while: Although it can be quite difficult for parents, there comes a time when a mother or father must step back and let their child face some of life’s risks. This is the beginning of helping them to become confident and competent. Just be ready to intervene when and if things begin to become too much for your child.

Let them make their own choices: Kids feel a certain sense of empowerment when they are allowed to make their own choices. These choices do not have to be difficult ones at first. They can be as simple as letting them decide if they will wear mittens or gloves on a cold day.

Give praise where praise is due: While it’s important to give your child praise when he or she succeeds at something, it is equally important to be realistic in your praise. For example, if she fails at some sports event you should praise the effort if not the outcome. The important thing is to let children know that they will not be perfect at everything they try and that this is okay.

Teach your child to be resilient: So that your child is not overwhelmed by the setbacks and failures, criticism and pain in life, teach her that no one succeeds in everything on their first attempt. Teach your child that disappointment is a natural part of life and they will also learn how much more rewarding goals can be when they are finally achieved through repeated efforts.

Encourage extracurricular interests: Find out what your child’s interests are and support her. Extracurricular activities can help your child discover her strengths and keep her academic struggles in perspective.

As a parent, it’s your role to teach your child the compassion, kindness, self-assertiveness, and confidence she will need to handle life’s ups and downs. This will help her to become better adjusted as an adult. Learn how you as an adult can improve your life with my stress management strategies. I can also help teach you how to become financially free.

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6 Key Strategies to Achieving a Work-Life Balance

Countless studies have concluded that the most productive and the happiest people in the world tend to be those who have found a way to strike a balance between their professional and personal lives. When these two are out of alignment, people can become stressed. Here, I will share some strategies for achieving the perfect work and life balance.

Track your time: Doing this will help you keep track of how you’re spending your time and will help you keep on schedule. You should, therefore, keep a time log of everything you do for one week, including work-related and personal activities so that you can tweak it when you find yourself falling behind at any point.

Determine your priorities: After you have audited your time using the above tip, you should be able to better determine which tasks are the most important. Use this knowledge to allocate your time and your efforts in the best way possible.

Unplug from technology: Technology is a Godsend for many of us. It makes the world of information flow smoother and faster. However, sometimes technology can overwhelm us as we tether ourselves to devices that seem to run our lives. Take some time out to step away from your computer, laptop, email, etc. After all, it will all still be there after your break.

Schedule scrupulously: Be deliberate and thoughtful when planning ahead for each day’s tasks. You can do this by setting aside at least 10 to 20 minutes to lay out your goals so that your day will be carefully scheduled.

Take care of your health: If you are in poor health both your home and work life will suffer. Therefore, you take care not to create too much stress for yourself. If you do begin to feel the pressure of trying to maintain this balance, you should consider seeing a health care provider or mental health professional.

Don’t ignore your family relationships: The most important sources of strength in most people’s lives are family, friends, and loved ones. These loved ones can actually help you achieve your goal of achieving a balance between work and home with their support.

If you are wondering how to balance work and life, I can help you with a private one on one consultation. The goal of which is to help you achieve balance in all things work and home-related so that you are happier, more efficient, and more prosperous.