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Tags: health, wellness, obesity, self esteem
 You’ve heard the word time and again in almost all self-help texts- self-esteem. But what does this word really mean, and why does it seem so crucial? In the most simple understanding, self-esteem is feeling good about yourself or liking yourself. Sounds so easy, doesn’t it? But many people actually have self esteem issues, and quite a number of factors could cause them.
One vital factor which can make or unmake a person’s self-esteem is their physical appearance. People tend to acknowledge a person according to how they look, and this is one of the major drawbacks of those suffering from weight problems. You can imagine how much the percentage of overweight people there is.
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Especially as healthy lifestyle and healthy eating habits are most often neglected these days. The result is an obesity epidemic which only presents far too many consequences on the populace concerned. Accurate data has yet to be gathered on what the real causes of obesity are, or what the root is behind this condition.
But one of the facts determined regarding this is the role of self-esteem in the obesity condition. A vicious cycle is actually involved. It is called the obesity-self-esteem cycle. When a person is obese, chances are they would suffer from low self esteem. And when a person has issues with how they perceive themselves, it is possible that they would suffer from a weight problem as well.
It’s apparent why an obese person would most likely dislike how they look, and so it results to them having a negative perception of themselves. But what of a person having issues with themselves developing a weight problem? Self esteem issues fall under the category of emotional issues. And emotional issues can lead to a person engaging in emotional eating.
Overeating, binge eating and other unhealthy eating habits often stem from emotional issues. These eating disorders are more apt to lead to weight gain, and eventually a weight issue or obesity. That’s how crucial self-esteem is- it can be the root of happiness or misery. But behind negative self perception can be yet other deep seated causes, one of which is emotional traumas.
If a person happens to have suffered from bad experiences which significantly impacted their self-esteem, then the core of their personality may be negatively affected. And if somebody happens to have a problem from within, chances are, problems would manifest on the outside, too. Emotional issues can cause a person to live an unhealthy lifestyle or neglect taking care of themselves.
If the problem or the negligence persists, then consequences can arise, possibly health-wise. And then again, obesity can be among these consequences. To prevent the vicious cycle, emotional traumas or issues have to be primarily addressed. It means a person should first strive to be emotionally healthy. Our emotions consist a major part of our personality, and if we care for our emotional well being, we care for an important aspect which contributes to our total well-being.
Negative beliefs about ourselves have to be done away with, and emotional issues sorted out. There are several means for doing this, one of which is the Mind Resonance Process or MRP. MRP is a relatively new kind of therapy process. Other than this, there are mind and emotional therapies which have their own approaches in inculcating healthy self esteem.
The internet can guide you in gaining knowledge about more therapies and healing methods. If you happen to be resourceful enough, you might find the right therapy which could be the life-changing key to your happiness.
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Dr. Rose Windale is a successful Health & Wellness Coach who has been advising and coaching individuals for many years. Rose now decided to share her knowledge through this site, Healthzine.org. You can sign up for her free weekly newsletter and learn how to become truly healthy and happy.
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