What is Self-Esteem–and How Does it Vary?

Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves from one moment to the next.  It has nothing to do with what others articulate about our achievements but is based on our own opinions and beliefs about ourselves. For many of us, self-esteem ebbs and flows, leaving us to experience a plethora of different emotions, depending on the circumstances involved and our personal experiences.

Starting from a young age, many factors influence our self-esteem.

As we grow we evolve from childhood into young adulthood. During this turbulent time, it is common for self-esteem to change. Young children may be bold and confident, then turn into teenagers struggling with insecurities. New adults may feel awkward and lost, while older adults may realize they no longer care what others think.

Self-esteem changes, and we change with it.

Your self-esteem may vary depending on the day, but what colors reflect how we feel about ourselves?

Life comes with many unique challenges, and we do not always feel ready for them when they arrive. When we encounter a problem we don’t know how to solve, it can make us feel inadequate and confused. It may even paint our inner world in a darker shade.

What if we can influence our self-esteem using color? Are you ready to embrace the color of confidence?

The Colors of High Self-Esteem

Color can have a powerful effect on how we feel, and can also influence our moods. You may be surprised to learn that certain colors are commonly associated with higher levels of self-esteem. What color means power to us? Quite a few!

Colors That Inspire Confidence:

• Yellow
• Orange
• Red

The Colors of Low Self-Esteem

In the same way that high self-esteem is associated with specific colors, the same is true for low self-esteem. When we are feeling down about ourselves, we may migrate to these colors:

• Grey
• Black
• Dark Yellow 

The Power to Feel Confident is Inside of You–and These Stories Show It!

Low self-esteem can be very damaging, particularly for children. However, it is important to remember that our self-esteem levels can change. We have the power to decide how we feel, and the earlier this lesson is learned, the quicker our children can feel more confident and empowered in all that they do. 

Children with high self-esteem are more likely to feel confident in school, develop better social skills, and are more likely to chase their dreams. Empowered children lift the people around them, and these are lessons my books explore in great detail. The color of confidence is one that every child should wear!

In my stories, The World’s Shyest Super Hero and The Daydreamer and the Dragon, children learn that the mind is a powerful tool–and that the power to solve their problems has been inside them all along!

To Summarize:

Have you ever wondered how color theory interacts with self-esteem? Learn what colors make us feel empowered and what colors make us feel small!