Self esteem

Many people behave a certain way because of their low self-esteem. They don’t have a high opinion of themselves or what is sometimes called self-worth. If that’s the case, resistance to various actions is low.

People take drugs and self-harm because they have a low opinion of themselves. This poor self-esteem is often a factor with people who drink to excess. And it can be a real factor in helping anyone who wants to quit drinking alcohol altogether.

What is your self-esteem? How do you rate yourself as a person? The answers to those questions could well determine your success as you attempt to quit drinking alcohol. Before you begin your program of alcohol-free living, give yourself an examination. If your sense of self-worth is low, do something about it. Fix it. Become proud of yourself and what you can do. Because once you launch into your dry life, your self-esteem will play a big part in your life.

If you have a high self-esteem you will be proud of your new-found lifestyle, alcohol free. You will grow your self-esteem with every passing day in which you no longer have a drink. But sadly the opposite is true.

If you have a low self-esteem, you will find it much harder to stay the course. Thinking poorly of yourself, thinking you are a failure and a loser will greatly increase the chances of you relapsing and going back to having a drink.



For more information on how to stop drinking alcohol please go to the next article.