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Self-Esteem + Self-Talk

Posted on 1/13/2022 by Maggie Mackenzie

Self-Esteem + Self-Talk
By Emilee Kerper

Most people have heard about self-esteem and its significance, but how often do we think and check in about our self concept? Self-esteem is an important aspect of our health and well-being, but it’s challenging to define. The way we think and feel about ourselves can be subtle; it takes some introspection to notice, but it has a major influence on the choices we make and how we move through the world. We could all benefit from thinking about our current self-esteem and how we can best support a positive self image.

Have you ever stopped to listen to what you’re telling yourself? Take a moment to reflect on the way your self talk impacts your attitude. Is what you’re telling yourself helping you in your life or making things more difficult? More often than not, we go about our busy day unconsciously, responding to the tasks and responsibilities that call us, reacting and responding to feelings about our actions and performance, but perhaps not listening to the specific messages we send ourselves.

Often, the way we feel about ourselves is influenced by experiences we’ve had during our life that affect the things we say to ourselves about our choices and characteristics. When we intentionally take time to notice habitual thoughts, we can make progress in identifying and restructuring these messages. Sometimes extra support is needed from loved ones or a professional to help shift these deeply-rooted self statements.

It takes a lot of patience and compassion to begin to redirect deeply rooted patterns of thinking and self talk. It may take a long time to start to catch these thoughts as they’re happening. You might start by committing to doing your best and being kind to yourself if you notice your self talk getting off track. Journaling is a very helpful way in recording your own thoughts to notice patterns more clearly.

When self talk is more positive, accepting and compassionate, we can find more ease in daily life activities and accelerate other areas of our growth. Productive self talk leads to higher self-esteem, which helps cultivate happiness and improved health. The nicer we are to ourselves, the better we treat ourselves and the better we treat ourselves, the healthier we are.

This month, we’d like to bring awareness to the idea that a positive relationship with our Self is worth cultivating for our best possible health. We’ll be discussing this topic in each of our support groups to begin this work together and hope you’ll join us in those spaces.

How can I independently get started on improving my self knowledge and self-esteem?
It takes some courage and a commitment to really getting to know ourselves. Sometimes it’s hard to notice and acknowledge the things we’ve said and the ways we’ve treated ourselves.

Here are a few journal prompts to get your thoughts going:
What do I like about myself?
What do I notice I’m really critical about and can I be more accepting in this area?
What is important to me?

If you or a loved one are struggling with self-talk and self-esteem and would like a referral to a professional for more help, please reach out to the NW Kidney Kids team for resources in your area. We care about your health.

Check out this great youtube video Here as well!

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Nuestra Historia

En el 2006, un grupo de padres y profesionales apasionados fundaron Northwest Kidney Kids con el objetivo principal de mantener el campamento familiar Kidney Kids. Este programa de verano inicialmente involucró a 15 a 17 familias que se unieron para brindarse apoyo mutuo. Después de establecer con éxito a Northwest Kidney Kids como una organización sin fines de lucro registrada 501(c)(3), los fundadores colaboraron anualmente para mantener las tradiciones de los campamentos familiares. En los 15 años transcurridos desde su creación, el personal comprometido, la junta directiva y los miembros de la comunidad de Northwest Kidney Kids han seguido apoyando a los niños y las familias afectadas por la enfermedad renal crónica. Nuestros programas se han ampliado para incluir dos campamentos anuales adicionales, iniciativas de apoyo clínico y numerosos proyectos de recursos.

Nuestro Fundador

El Dr. Randall Jenkins, también conocido como "Dr. J" por sus pacientes, es el nefrólogo pediátrico con más experiencia en el área de Portland. Ha estado involucrado en la creación y gestión de campamentos para niños con enfermedades renales desde mediados de los años 1990. En el 2006, fundó NW Kidney Kids, Inc. para continuar con estos campamentos y ampliar los programas. El Dr. Jenkins es el ex presidente de la junta (2006-junio de 2013) y el actual jefe de división del Departamento de Nefrología Pediátrica del Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Continúa apoyando a la organización de muchas maneras. En su escaso tiempo libre, le gusta esquiar.

Nuestra Misión

La misión de Northwest Kidney Kids es ofrecer esperanza y apoyo a niños con enfermedad renal crónica y a sus familias. Brindamos actividades grupales, servicios de prevención y programas educativos que empoderan a los Kidney Kids para alcanzar el éxito a lo largo de toda su vida.

Nuestra Visión

Nuestra visión es ver a cada niño que vive con enfermedad renal y a su familia prosperar. Nuestra esperanza, al acompañar a los Kidney Kids, es que aprendan a tomar el control de su salud, a manejar su condición y a abrazar su futuro. Nos esforzamos por construir una comunidad solidaria en la que las familias se sientan cuidadas y alentadas. Nuestro objetivo es brindar un entorno seguro y lleno de cariño donde cada miembro de la familia Kidney Kid pueda aprender, crecer y alcanzar su máximo potencial.
Como organización, NW Kidney Kids se esfuerza por ser autosustentable y reconocida como una fuerza compasiva, respetada y bien valorada por operar con integridad. Queremos ser vistos como una influencia positiva dentro de la comunidad de la enfermedad renal, tanto a nivel local como nacional. Para lograrlo, buscamos constantemente mejorar y ampliar nuestros programas para que sean relevantes y valiosos para las necesidades de más niños y familias.

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