Self-esteem is a construct. It’s just an idea, a concept.
Yet this ‘mere’ concept forms the core of our self-perception. It’s made up of the overall evaluation of our self-worth, our value, and our capabilities. This evaluation is exclusively based on external, artificial, and arbitrary standards that have no bearing whatsoever on our true value.
These are things like the rules and norms laid down by society, culture, family, and religion. They are artificial and arbitrary because they are all made up by human minds-they have no fixed, absolute truth in and of themselves.
Nonetheless, people who experience low self-esteem can feel stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, intense self-criticism, and a persistent feeling of just not being ‘good enough’.
Today, we’re going to take a look at how transpersonal hypnotherapy can help you overcome low self-esteem by helping you transform your self-perception into a more realistic and healthier view of your True Self.
Understanding Low Self-Esteem
Before we dive into this transformation process, it’s important to recognize the symptoms of low self-esteem. It’s more than just occasional doubt or insecurity; it’s a chronic feeling of unworthiness or inadequacy. People with low self-esteem tend to hold a distorted view of themselves and their abilities. This distorted view often interferes with their overall quality of life, relationships, and happiness.
Low self-esteem always has roots in negative past experiences, usually from early childhood, when our basic self-image begins to form. These negative experiences such as criticism, neglect, bullying, or abuse can contribute to a distorted self-image that later manifests as low self-esteem.
What is Transpersonal Hypnotherapy?
“Transpersonal” refers to the self beyond the individual or personal level—it’s about your Higher Self or your spiritual essence. “Transpersonal hypnotherapy” is just a fancy name for how we use hypnosis to connect you with this totality of your true being.
In transpersonal hypnotherapy, the aim is to guide you into a deep state of open awareness—often referred to as trance—where you can more easily access, not only your subconscious mind, but also the deep wisdom of your Higher Self. If the subconscious is the part of your mind that houses your deepest beliefs, emotions, and experiences then the Higher Self is the part that sees the “big picture” of your unique being-ness. By accessing the wisdom of your Higher Self, you are able to find truly beneficial solutions to your problems that result in the highest benefit for yourself and others.
Transpersonal Hypnotherapy and Self-Esteem
Transpersonal hypnotherapy can play a transformative role in overcoming low self-esteem. It not only allows you to release the emotional baggage that is at the root of your negative self-perception, it reconnects you with the fundamental wholeness and completeness of your pure being. When you recognize that you are already whole and complete just as you are, you begin to realize that your innate goodness can never be diminished by anyone or anything. As a result, you can see “low” self-esteem for what it is: a state of misunderstanding that, like a cloud blocking the sun, has temporarily obscured your true nature.
Practical Steps Towards Transforming Low Self-Esteem
While the journey from low self-worth to empowerment can be complex and can require professional guidance, there are steps you can take on your own to help the process along:
- Mindfulness: Cultivate an awareness of your thoughts and feelings. Notice when you’re being harsh on yourself or when self-doubt creeps in. When you become more attuned to what’s happening in your mind and body, you are better able to choose how to act and react to thoughts and feelings.
- Affirmations: As Brene Brown says, “Fake it until you become it”. Positive affirmations can reinforce the work done in hypnotherapy sessions. Regularly affirming your worth, capabilities, and good qualities helps to make new thought patterns natural and habitual.
- Self-care: It’s important to take care of your physical, emotional, and mental health. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and enough rest can improve your mood and energy levels. When you are as healthy as you possibly can be, you naturally begin to feel better and better about yourself.
- Patience: The journey to empowerment is a marathon, not a sprint. Be patient with yourself and don’t underestimate the small victories along the way. Noticing how you accepted a compliment or gave yourself some inner encouragement are actually pretty big deals.
Transpersonal hypnotherapy is a powerful way to redefine your relationship with yourself and transition from low self-worth to a more empowered and confident way of being. Remember, the journey towards self-love and acceptance is a personal one and takes time. Seek professional guidance, be patient with yourself, and remember that every step forward, no matter how small, is a victory worth celebrating.
Remember, you are worthy of self-love and acceptance just as you are!
So, are you ready to start on your journey to empowerment? If you believe you might benefit from transpersonal hypnotherapy, schedule a free strategy-coaching call with me. During that time, I’ll go into more detail about what I do, how hypnosis works, and will then let you know if I’m confident I can help you.
