Mine could be better, so I've been taking steps to invest in myself! But it's so hard to take time for yourself when you have kids.
How is your self esteem these days?
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It could also be better, I hear ya though it's hard with kids!
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Despite being at my highest weight ever, it's not bad. Which is saying something for me. I think seeing that I can be a good mom is really helping.
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I hear that! It's hard to do anything for yourself when you've got kids! What are you doing to invest in yourself?
I'm feeling pretty good today. I had my annual review and it was great! I asked for "flex days" and my boss said yes! He said he could see how that would go a long ways for my life balance and he approved of it.
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Could be better. But not bad!
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Better than it has been but not as good as it was.
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I have very low self esteem. It is something I have struggled with since I was a teen.
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@Mrs. Train: Is that balanced out at all by being the World's Greatest Mom?
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Pretty low lately. I don't feel a lot of mom guilt, but I feel a lot of guilt about doing things for myself so I end up not doing them.
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@mrbee: haha. A little. I think a lot of the time I worry about all the things I do wrong like too much tv, losing my temper, and things like that instead of seeing the good.
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Good! Working out is making me feel really good about myself. Ibthink I'm kind of lacking professionally as I'm burnt out w lo2 plans looming over my head halting me from doing something about it.
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@Mrs. Train: don't have low self esteem! I really look up to you! I know a lot of moms here do!
Mine is perennially low. DH and I are considering making some life changes and I constantly feel like I am not smart/educated/young enough to do anything other than SAH. I know it is self defeating! I'm trying to work on it.
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@Mrs. Train: You blew me away with your Olympic gold medals today!!
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@Mrs. Sketchbook: thank you! It means a lot to me!
@mrbee: thank you. They did get a kick out of those
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It's actually not bad right now. I'm loving being a mom to 2 and I think I've adapted to it pretty well and I'm taking care of myself much better which always makes me feel good!
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I am not sure what being a parent has to do with it, but I feel pretty good about myself. I've had periods of lower self esteem, but I feel like I am a productive member of society.
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I feel surprisingly good and confident these days. I've never really been one to have self esteem issues though...
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It's good!
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Pretty good, I have some trying students right now, but it's been an opportunity for my grads and coworkers to show support, so I feel loved. Physically I feel like crap, but am rocking the tight shirts enjoying that last month of baby bump before I feel squishy and stop caring about my appearance again for a while.
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I never thought the day would come that I would have time to myself. After moving to Asia and being able to finally afford some help I've been able to go grocery shopping and my dental appointments without worrying about who can watch my youngest. Yeah, not exactly using my time wisely! I have yet to go and pamper myself like everyone tells me to. There is still a lot of things to do even with help. Self esteem, could be better but not too bad. I just need to start taking time to start running again and eating healthier so I can be healthier.
Being pregnant on and off for 5 years has definitely taken a toll!
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I'm been working on me, and purposely taking some time out for me. I work out/take a bath/read/ect. to have a little me time and this helps. I'm most insecure about my body, and I'm trying to better it.
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It could be much better but it's better than it has been in a long time.
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The past year it's been bad. Having a loss as big as mine makes you really feel guilty, whether or not it's your fault. The next 7 weeks will (sadly) have a lot of weight on how I feel about myself. Once this baby is out, and hopefully healthy, I'm sure I'll gain a lot more confidence back.
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It is pretty good right now. I went through a really low period at about 4-8 months pp, which I later realized was depression related to a medication I was on. Since I quit taking the medication and have gotten into a groove at home and at work, I feel really good about myself. I think I am a good mom, wife, and employee. But I am up for a huge promotion at work, and if I don't get it, it's going to be very bad for my mental state.
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Going through a low period. Ever since I got married everyone is commenting that I gained weight and it's making me so self conscious!
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@septca: good luck with your promotion!!
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@Mrs. Train: um, why? I think you're awesome! I truly think highly of you
I'm usually good, but with ttc I am kind of at a low dip. Nothing to make you feel like crap than numerous failed attempts to get your body to do what it's supposed to do
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@CupQuakeWalk: thank you very much.
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@Mrs. Train: I too hold you and your mom skills in high esteem. Whenever I'm having a boring day with LO I think "what would Mrs. Train do?"
Mine is pretty good right now. Trying to get in a groove now that I'm back at work. Finding time for DH and LO while taking care of myself is tough, but I'm proud that I'm figuring it out pretty well so far.
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in some ways i'm more confident than ever, i care less what others think, i am more sure of the decisions i make and don't need other's input to make them, but in other ways it's extremely low. my weight has ballooned which is really hard for me, though somewhat within my control to change. MIL has come back into our lives this wk, she is my biggest critic and does a number on my self esteem- i'm not well educated, i don't have a 'real job', i'm not a good wife because i couldn't make my husband better, because he helps around the house, i ruined her family, i have failed to give her a grandson, i'm not healthy, i'm too fat. she's great for making people feel like crap.
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@snowjewelz: why do people comment about others' weight?? So inconsiderate and what's their point? This is such a pet peeve of mine!
My self-esteem is pretty good. Always have a little social anxiety, which I wish I could change,but it's not debilitating or anything. I find exercising and eating well is key to keeping my spirits up!
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Given that I still have a little lingering PPD/PPA, my self esteem is actually pretty good right now. I'm in a place where I am mostly confident expressing my needs and am able to take a little criticism without going to pieces.
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I was doing pretty well, but my self esteem took a pretty big hit yesterday. I asked to do a lecture at work in our staff lecture series this summer (where staff give presentations to our membership about our research in the collections) and was told that I'm not qualified. Basically, I have the wrong degree and my boss won't consider it. It blows.
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@avivoca: ouch!
i'm sorry, that must have stung
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@Mrs. Train: Another one who seriously looks up to you here - I LOVE hearing the stories about how happy your home is and what amazing projects you do with your kiddos.
@oliviaoblivia: I can testify that you're doing awesome
I think my self esteem is okay right now. I feel much better now I'm working and still spending my days with LO. Bringing home a pay cheque has really helped me validate myself, rightly or wrongly. Fertility issues are hammering me a bit but not in the same way they did last time. I'm planning to push myself out of my comfort zone in the next few weeks and then hopefully, my self esteem will be even better.
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@Amelieisme: I don't know! Many older people I know seem to think that it's normal social etiquette to comment on weight. I FaceTime w/ my grandma earlier and she said I got fat too
I really need to get pregnant to justify this "weight gain" lol 
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Much better than it has been this past year…. ! I'm feeling okay these days.
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Probably the best it's ever been. In the past few years I've finally been able to truly take control of my life in a way I'd never before been able to. I'm in the best shape of my life, I'm making progress on the last 20 pounds I have to lose. I'm really happy with my life and where I am, and that shows in my self esteem.
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Ehhh feeling kind of dumb these days.
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Not all that great. I get into these funk periods every now and then where I compare myself to others. Being a SAHM, I don't feel that I do enough to contribute to society. Some days I'm ashamed to tell others that I don't work. The last couple of days I've been feeling even worse knowing that I never did anything with my college degree and never had the opportunity to work in a real big girl job. Sigh.
Being pregnant on and off for 5 years has definitely taken a toll!
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