{"id":2281,"date":"2023-04-20T15:40:50","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T19:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/explorer-par-sujet\/estime-et-image-de-soi\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:52:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:52:15","slug":"estime-et-image-de-soi","status":"publish","type":"subject","link":"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/en\/students\/taking-care-of-yourself\/exploring-subject\/estime-et-image-de-soi\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-esteem and self-image"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Self-esteem is the positive or negative way in which we see ourselves, and our appreciation of our own worth and importance. Self-esteem can be about physical appearance, but it\u2019s not just about that. It also has to do with how we view our skills, academic achievements, sporting or professional accomplishments, social status and so on. This view develops in childhood and evolves with experience throughout our lives. The way we perceive ourselves is often influenced by the way others see us, and shapes our well-being, our emotions, and our relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 pillars of self-esteem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, we want to move towards a vision of ourselves that is fair and proud of who we are and what we can achieve. Four 4 pillars define self-esteem:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-confidence <\/strong>is<strong> <\/strong>built around the skills we recognize in ourselves to get through life\u2019s challenges. The more a person feels secure, loved, and that their needs are being met, the more their confidence will grow, and they\u2019ll be able to step out of their comfort zone to experience new things.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identity <\/strong>is knowledge of oneself, one\u2019s characteristics, abilities, needs and feelings. Identity is developed through exchanges and experiences with those around us.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The feeling of belonging<\/strong> that comes<strong> <\/strong>from being part of one or more groups (family, friends, neighbourhood, study program or association). This feeling is expressed by the fact that we feel we can contribute to this group, and that we become attached to people with whom we share the same reality or common goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The feeling of competence<\/strong> represents the fact of being motivated to achieve challenges that are realistic and having the confidence to succeed. This feeling develops through a variety of learning experiences. This sense of efficacy is developed through a variety of learning experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"C&#039;est moi, c&#039;est tout.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u5P8TxkNCxY?list=PLwU2wTGxTkB4EJnI9487i1y-End1ESbBt\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">Please accept <a href=\"javascript:Cookiebot.renew()\">statistics, marketing<\/a> cookies to watch this video.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u5P8TxkNCxY&amp;list=PLwU2wTGxTkB4EJnI9487i1y-End1ESbBt&amp;index=7\">Watch <em>C&#8217;est moi, c&#8217;est tout.<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SELF-ESTEEM AND BODY IMAGE&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Body image is the perception we have of our physical appearance, what we believe we project and how we feel in our body.&nbsp; Some people strongly link their self-esteem to their body image and talk harshly about their body. Being constantly dissatisfied with one\u2019s body image can generate its share of psychological, physical, and relational problems, and in some cases lead to the development of an eating disorders. It can be very difficult to live every day with a small, dissatisfied and demanding inner voice that compares us to ideals&#8230; that don\u2019t even exist! If you feel that your relationship with your image and food is taking up too much space in your life and affecting your health, it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/anebquebec.com\/\">seek support<\/a> as soon as the first signs appear.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-esteem and feelings of competence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common in higher education, somes students who, despite their high performance, continually doubt themselves and fear that, despite their successes, they will be discovered to be incompetent or less intelligent than others. This is known as impostor syndrome. These people generally have low self-esteem and tend to adopt the following behaviours:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attribute their success to luck or timing rather than skill.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working extremely hard or putting unhealthy pressure on themselves.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deny their skills and refuse compliments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They feel inadequate and that they don\u2019t belong.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of behavior is also more common among first-generation students, i.e. those who are the first in their family to attend cegep or university. These people may have evolved in an academic environment where they are less familiar with the codes and expectations implicit in higher education. Without a family role model who has followed a similar path, they may feel under pressure, or at odds with their peers, and doubt their ability to pursue and succeed in higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn js-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"title\">\n        <p>Strategies to free yourself from impostor phenomenon<\/p>\n        <i class=\"icon-plus plus\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon-minus minus\"><\/i>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div>\n            <ul>\n<li>Identify the thoughts and feelings: Name it to thame it<\/li>\n<li>Talk about it: Reconize you&#8217;re not alone and that the imposter phenomenon is common.<\/li>\n<li>Challenge negative thoughts: Highlight accomplishments, celebrate successes and be clear about your strengths as well as area for development.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Reframe:\n<ul>\n<li>Understand how systemic inequalities can induce feelings of imposterism<\/li>\n<li>Broaden your understanding of the phenomenon to be less self-centered<\/li>\n<li>Focus on achieving positive outcomes rather than trying to avoid negative outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Connect with others\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with peer and colleagues to share your challenges<\/li>\n<li>Seek out role models and mentor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-mint-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO BOOST SELF-ESTEEM&nbsp;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-esteem is not fixed in time, and there are days when it\u2019s not so easy. It\u2019s normal not to like yourself all the time. You can also love yourself and want to improve at the same time. That said, there are certain signs that your self-esteem could benefit from nurturing. For example, if you worry a lot about your image, you feel excluded or different from others, you don\u2019t tolerate criticism well or you stay in situations in which you don\u2019t feel good.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that self-esteem can be worked on! But it doesn\u2019t happen overnight, and it can take time to build. Here are a few tips to help you maintain a positive attitude towards yourself.&nbsp; It\u2019s not magic, but reminding yourself of these elements daily can help you move towards acceptance of yourself as a whole person.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You have every right to be proud of yourself.<\/strong> Build on your strengths, celebrate your achievements and accept compliments. You can even get into the habit of writing down in a diary every day what you&#8217;ve done well that day, what you&#8217;re proud off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay true to yourself in the way you present yourself to others. <\/strong>Although there may be a gap between who you are and who you&#8217;d like to be, it&#8217;s by accepting who you really are and presenting yourself with your strengths and challenges that you can nurture and grow your self-esteem. On the contrary, feigning an ideal self will make you feel empty, hypocritical and insecure. You&#8217;re you, you&#8217;re unique, and that&#8217;s the way it should be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When faced with criticism or failure, take a step back.<\/strong> This will enable you to ask yourself what you can learn from the situation and how you can use the experience to evolve, change a behavior or love yourself more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surround yourself with inspiring and rewarding people who respect and love you as you are.<\/strong> This also applies to the pages and personalities you follow on social networks. Make sure they make you feel good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider the whole person.<\/strong> You&#8217;re not just your body, you&#8217;re not just a medal, you&#8217;re not just a diploma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:25px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-compassion to nurture self-esteem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like self-esteem, self-compassion is a concept linked to self-perception. A person who practices self-compassion develops a more stable and resilient self-esteem, less dependent on the gaze of others. But how? Showing self-compassion consists in granting oneself benevolence and understanding in the face of failure or imperfections. Rather than judging oneself harshly, it encourages an attitude of kindness towards oneself, recognizing that to err is human. Take a look at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/continuingstudies\/article\/self-compassion-give-yourself-break\">article<\/a> to find out more about this concept and how to practice it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-29428da7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-dark-blue-color has-green-mint-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cc390711fa651b55accb93887d26f750 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8635cfbc15953f42a8ec85d40027140f\"><strong>Services at your institution?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you&#8217;re looking for professional help, most cegeps and universities offer a variety of support services for their students. Take a look at this <a href=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/en\/students\/getting-support\/services-offered-in-your-establishment\/\">page <\/a>to find out what&#8217;s available at your institution.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/en\/students\/getting-support\/services-offered-in-your-establishment\/\">Find out about the services offered at my establishment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a81c7c723ab2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a81c7c723ab2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"686\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-28.png 524w, https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-28-229x300.png 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A summary of this article is available in <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1zL5gRZkohDBrtwg5Jzt3ZazKpa4egSkD\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF <\/a>format for distribution or printing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1zL5gRZkohDBrtwg5Jzt3ZazKpa4egSkD\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the fact sheet (PDF) <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"title-arrow\">\n    <h4 class=\"title\">References<\/h4>\n    <div class=\"image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/ismees\/assets\/images\/wavy-arrow.svg\" alt=\"Fl\u00e8che vers le bas\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Tel-Jeunes. (2023) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teljeunes.com\/Tel-jeunes\/Tous-les-themes\/sante-psychologique\/estime-de-soi\/r\/les-quatre-composantes-de-l-estime-de-soi\">C&#8217;est quoi l&#8217;estime de soi?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Tout le monde \u00e0 des bas. (2021) <a href=\"https:\/\/toutlemondeadesbas.ca\/aider\/6-facons-de-cultiver-lestime-de-soi\">6 fa\u00e7ons de cultiver l\u2019estime de soi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke. (2019) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usherbrooke.ca\/etudiants\/sante-et-aide-a-la-personne\/psychologie\/ressources-thematiques-en-psychologie\/estime-de-soi#acc-513-281\">Estime de soi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Centre d\u2019innovation en sant\u00e9 mentale sur les campus. <a href=\"https:\/\/campusmentalhealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CICMH_ImposterPhenomenon-Infographic_8.5x14_FR-v1.pdf\">Le ph\u00e9nom\u00e8ne de l\u2019imposteur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Gouvernement du Qu\u00e9bec. (2023) &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/famille-et-soutien-aux-personnes\/enfance\/developpement-des-enfants\/consequences-stereotypes-developpement\/image-corporelle#c112382\">Image corporelle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jeunesse j\u2019\u00e9coute. (2023) <a href=\"https:\/\/jeunessejecoute.ca\/information\/image-corporelle-et-importance\/\">Qu\u2019est-ce que l\u2019image corporelle et pourquoi cette notion est-elle importante ?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Universit\u00e9 McGill (2023). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/continuingstudies\/fr\/article\/autocompassion-accordez-vous-un-moment-de-repit\">Autocompassion : accordez-vous un moment de r\u00e9pit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"title-arrow\">\n    <h4 class=\"title\">Credits<\/h4>\n    <div class=\"image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/ismees\/assets\/images\/wavy-arrow.svg\" alt=\"Fl\u00e8che vers le bas\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Illustrations : Mario Fontaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Contribution to the article : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">France Landry, psychologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Isabelle Queval, psychologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nurture a healthy and accurate image of yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1535,"template":"","subject_category":[],"class_list":["post-2281","subject","type-subject","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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