{"id":13848,"date":"2022-08-10T08:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T07:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/?p=13848"},"modified":"2022-08-03T22:43:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T21:43:13","slug":"what-are-the-3-physical-signs-of-low-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/what-are-the-3-physical-signs-of-low-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the 3 Physical Signs of Low Self-Esteem?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Low self-esteem is not merely a mental health issue, it can have an impact on a person\u2019s physical health and well-being. In this article, we will discuss some of the most important physical signs that can indicate someone is suffering from low self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical signs of someone suffering from low self-esteem can include failure to properly care for one\u2019s appearance. Poor grooming and body hygiene, putting on weight, or dressing in scruffy or dirty clothes can indicate low self-esteem. Bad posture and body language can reveal a lack of confidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing what the physical signs of low self-esteem are will help you to understand if this issue is affecting someone you know and this is a first step towards being able to help that person. If you are suffering from self-esteem or confidence issues, knowing the physical signs can help you to focus on the behaviour you need to change to send out a more positive message to others and feel better about yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Physical Signs of Low Self Esteem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a more detailed look at some of the main physical signs of low self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>1.     Lack of Personal Care and Attention to Appearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In most normal situations, both men and women like to look good. This means that grooming, showering, and hygiene are all high priorities. It is easy to notice when someone neglects personal care because they appear dirty and can begin to smell. This is a clear sign that something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If someone you know suddenly stops caring about how they look, then it may be a sign that they are suffering from low self-esteem or they may be ill. In this case, don\u2019t criticize, try to see if you can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>2.     Bad Posture and Body Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another obvious physical sign of low self-esteem is poor body posture. You may notice someone hunching over or hanging their head down looking despondent. A confident and positive person will hold their body up straight and the head and shoulders will be held higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I once read that when communicating body language makes up approximately 70% of the message. Think about this for a moment, when you are listening to someone, the expression on their face, the shape of the eyes and eyebrows, etc. all become clear signs of the mood or feelings inside. Therefore, imagine if your body language or facial expressions give off negative messages, and how this can affect your conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Body language and posture betray your true thoughts even if you are trying to appear confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, even if you feel a lack of confidence, standing up straight, smiling and relaxing can help you to look and feel more confident so this is a useful tactic to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>3.     Negative Behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Negative thoughts can often cause us to behave negatively. This is a major physical sign of low self-esteem or poor confidence. Some of these negative behaviours can include avoidance of social occasions, being very harsh on yourself, making constant negative comments, and avoidance of responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of these negative behaviours occur because of a fear of failure and feelings of vulnerability. Negative behaviours ensure that any threatening situation is avoided. There are no more challenges, just problems and threats to be avoided rather than faced. Such behaviour only makes low self-esteem worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll see a bit later how behaviour is the key to improving self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Physical Signs of Low Self-Esteem in a Man vs Woman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some notable differences between the signs of low self-esteem that we can see in men and women, so what are they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, it is accepted that more women suffer from low self-esteem than men but it is an important issue for both sexes. Here is a summary of common signs of low self-esteem for both sexes, we\u2019ll discover why there are differences shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Signs in Women<\/h3>\n\n\n\n