I’M too tall, I’m too short, If only I had such and such, I would be so happy. Any of this, sounds familiar? Well it is all about self-esteem.

” As a human, you’re going through lots of changes and your image of yourself changes with it. It’s not always easy to like every part of your looks, but when you get stuck on the negatives it can really bring down your self-esteem.

Self-esteem is all about how much you feel you are worth and it is important because feeling good about yourself can affect your mental health and how you behave.

People with high self-esteem know themselves well. They’re realistic and find friends that like and appreciate them for what they are.

This healthy attitude allows you to explore other positive aspects as well. So it is really important to recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape or size it comes in.

Maryam Noor

Wah Cantt

Published in Dawn, February 22nd, 2020