The beliefs that you have of yourself usually appear to be statements of fact when in reality, these are merely opinions and nothing more. They are only based on experiences that you have had earlier in your life, as well as the messages that the experiences have given you regarding the kind of person you are. In case your experiences are negative, the beliefs that you will have of yourself will probably be negative as well. It is due to these formed opinions that a lot of people usually end up losing confidence in themselves. They refuse to do things because they think that they will not be able to achieve, even before they actually take the risk to do what needs to be done. They fail to see their own worth and they end up stuck where they are, refusing to move forward, afraid to take a single step to change. In this short guide, you will be able to learn more not just about the importance of self-esteem but how the way you think of yourself can affect the kind of life that you live. Read on and be on your way to a bolder, braver and more confident you