Self Esteem File

I ran across a blog post from Therese Borchard, who is writing about coping with depression.  She talked about creating a self esteem file.  A file where you put the compliments that other people send your way or other items that remind you that you are a loveable and capable person.  I think it is a great idea especially whether you are struggling with depression or feeling up to taking the next step.  Therese describes her self esteem file beautifully here.

I’m starting my own self esteem file.  It will be a great place to go back to when I doubt that I have anything to say or wonder why I am pushing so hard on developing my business. Although true healthy esteem comes from within, it doesn’t hurt for us to have reinforcement from others for those times when we don’t remember how great we are!