Welcome! I am the author and webmaster of www.more-selfesteem.com Karl Perera. Glad you signed up! This issue includes the following items:

1. What's new at www.more-selfesteem.com 

1. Article "Self Esteem means feeling good " by Karl Perera (ME)

2. Inspirational prints  

3. FREE Link of the Month

4. New Age Music CD of the month

5. Coming soon

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- What's new feature on homepage so you can check quickly new additions to the site 

- Inspirational music recommendations  - including new releases! 

- Website search feature and site map on homepage so you can find the information you want!

- New updates to the Recommended Self Help Books section (marked new) 

- Buying information and guarantee as well as information about products available on the website

"Self Esteem and How to be Happy with Yourself " by Karl Perera

Are you happy with yourself - with who you are and what you are doing? If you want high self esteem this is very important. Here's what you need to be happy with yourself:

a) Don't compete with others. Life is not a race. Set your own standards and try to reach them, don't be scared to fail and accept your own limitations. Competing with others will drain you and will take away your self esteem because there will always be someone better than you. Decide on your path and stick to it.

b) Understand yourself. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Use your skills and do your best. You will find satisfaction when you are doing what you are good at and when you accept your weaknesses. Chances are you will also be more successful this way. Try to improve yourself but don't waste effort and time on those things which are not for you. Accept your best as good enough.

c) Focus on your achievements no matter how small. Try to achieve more but don't tire yourself out on things which don't truly matter to you. Focus on what is really important for you. When you know what you want to achieve then set goals (small steps) and reward yourself when you achieve each step. Nobody gets there in one giant leap it takes time and effort to achieve anything worth while. 

d) Always try your best and you will be happy with yourself.

e) Be happy with your life as it is! Look for the things that are right and take satisfaction in those. Be thankful for all the good things you have been given. Try to improve your life yes but be realistic about where you are and where you want to go.

f) You can't do it all. Don't try to. The best you can do is to use your skills and abilities as best you can and trust that everything will work out. Life is short and we have to choose what we can achieve and how we want to live. Choose wisely but have faith in others and in anything you believe in

g) If you have faith use it. Faith in God is very helpful to many of us. Religion teaches us our importance as people but also reminds us we need help from above to achieve anything real. Always hold on to your beliefs and values and don't betray them or you will hurt inside.

h) Finally enjoy your life for the gift it is. Experience and give love. Don't drive yourself so hard you no longer enjoy life or see the goal you set yourself. First think about your health and allow yourself time to reflect and quieten down each day. 

I hope you enjoyed this brief article - Karl Perera  

INSPIRATIONAL PRINTS 

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FREE LINK OF THE MONTH

Here's a great link from the same people that provide the FREE self confidence course and CD trainer : 

This link offers a wealth of amazing information about depression and how to avoid it or cure yourself of this disease which affects us all from time to time. Click now !

MUSIC RECOMMENDATION - INSPIRING, POSITIVE MUSIC FOR YOU

The voices of the choir (almost reminiscent of Williams' "Duel of the Fates") and Enya's melancholy laments are a nice touch. But though this soundtrack is dark, it is also grand and triumphant. It sweeps you through all the action and scenery of an excellent story. It also manages to capture the soul, depth, and feeling of Tolkien's original masterpiece. As with all good music, words really can't describe it. All in all, this CD is more than worth the cost. If you like the movie, like the book, or just like the sound of a powerful orchestra, you should get a copy of this CD.

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COMING SOON

- Self Esteem POLL

- Self Esteem Test

- Free resources section including tests, free e-books and more to come !

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