People often feel like there are certain standards they need to meet. For some people they are told this by family and friends, others often tell it to themselves. These standards are often created as society tell us that we need to live, look, and act a certain way in order to be happy. When people do not meet these standards, it can cause a decrease in their self-worth and self-esteem. Self-esteem is the way we love ourselves. It can be defined as confidence in one’s self-worth or abilities. Self-esteem can be affected by and have an effect on the things we do, the people we surround ourselves with, and the mental health disorders that we have. Without good self-esteem it is often hard to feel satisfied with life. But how can you increase your self-esteem?