Low self-esteem maybe stalling the careers of almost 80% of women in the business world.
Self-esteem is critical in determining a person’s overall success and well-being.
In particular, women in the business world face unique challenges that can lead to low self-esteem and negatively impact their professional lives.
In this post, we will explore the causes of low self-esteem in businesswomen and provide strategies for overcoming it.
Causes of Low Self-Esteem in Business Women
1. Gender Bias and Stereotyping
Women in the workplace often face gender bias and stereotypes, leading to feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. These issues can be challenging for women in male-dominated industries, where they may feel like they need to work harder to prove themselves.
2. Imposter Syndrome Caused by Low Self-Esteem
Imposter syndrome is common among businesswomen, particularly those in high-pressure, high-stakes positions. It’s the feeling that one’s accomplishments are not genuine and that one day she will be exposed as a fraud.
3. Lack of Mentorship and Support
Women in the business world may feel isolated and unsupported, which can lead to low self-esteem. The absence of mentorship and support from other women in the industry can compound these feelings.
Strategies for Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
1. Surround Yourself with Supportive People
Surrounding yourself with positive and supportive individuals can help boost your self-esteem. Find mentors and build relationships with other women in your industry who can offer support and guidance. Join networking groups to meet other women who can help build you up.
2. Practice Self-Care
Self-care is an important part of building and maintaining self-esteem.
For example:
- exercise
- meditation
- mindfulness
- self-hypnosis
- spending time with loved ones.
3. Reframe Negative Thoughts
Our thoughts have a powerful impact on our self-esteem. When you think negatively about yourself, try reframing those thoughts into something positive.
For example, instead of thinking,
- “I’m not good enough for this job.”
try thinking instead,
- “I may not know everything yet, but I’m eager to learn and grow.”
4. Celebrate Your Accomplishments
Recognizing and celebrating your accomplishments can help build your self-esteem and confidence. Keep track of your successes, no matter how small. And once in a while, take some time to reflect on how far you’ve come.
5. Consider Hypnosis
Hypnosis can be a valuable tool for dealing with low self-esteem. It works by inducing deep relaxation and focus.
The reasons for feelings of low self-esteem are stored in your inner mind. These are stories that were written by your life’s experience. They may no longer be true (or may have never been true), but your inner mind believes that they are.
In hypnosis we can rewrite these stories so that you can feel confident and look forward to being successful instead of being afraid of it.
If you have low-self esteem and imposter syndrome, remember, you are not broken and you don’t need to be fixed. It’s a challenge to overcome and hypnosis can help you do overcome that challenge.
Low Self-Esteem Doesn’t Have Kill Your Career
Low self-esteem can be a challenge, but professional women can have a successful careers with the right strategies and support.
If you feel that hypnosis may be an option for you to increase your self-esteem, I invite you to schedule a call to discuss it. It could be the 45 minutes that changes your life.