Challenge yourself text on blackboardActivities that encourage personal growth are especially good for helping self esteem.

Pick something that you really want to learn how to do and join a club or a class and devote the time to learning what you have always wanted to learn. It does not matter what it is, as you challenge yourself and become proficient, your self-esteem will grow. You must make the commitment to stick-with-it and try your hardest for at least a year.

You should set a timeline, in writing, that expresses realistic expectations as to what you will be able to do in a month, 2 months, 3 months, and on through the year.

You should keep a Portfolio of Progress” every week as you go through this year to see your progress from beginning to end.

Most of us have something we have always wanted to learn how to do. What did you always want to do and how did you accomplish this goal?