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3 Techniques I used to Boost my Self-esteem

Improve your self-esteem through these techniques and witness the change.

Maaz Ahmad
4 min readNov 25, 2024
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash

During my final year of engineering, life threw me into a spiral of challenges — personal tragedy, job rejections, leading to declining self-esteem.

We all know how hard life can be, but it becomes unbearable when there’s an opposing force acting against your ability to act.
That is what happened to me.

I wasn’t able to secure a good CGPA (in my last two semesters) due to a personal tragedy accompanied by job rejections.

This really had a negative impact on my self-esteem as I found myself stuck in a vicious cycle — always questioning my ability, followed by inaction. This lack of action in the present became a regret for the past.

Sadly, the effects of low self-esteem were not limited to my professional side. They also manifested themselves in my social life, as I hated any social interaction and preferred isolation.

After getting frustrated with this demoralizing cycle, I started looking for remedies.

As a result, I immersed myself in self-help books and podcasts, spending hours listening to renowned experts like Jordan Peterson and many more. Based on my knowledge and…

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Maaz Ahmad
Maaz Ahmad

Written by Maaz Ahmad

Engineer in the Morning Writer at Night. Never underestimate the power of words.

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