Self esteem. Low self esteem. Bully.

by Francine Ward | May 10, 2018 | Esteemable Acts, Esteemable Acts Blog, Self care, Self esteem, self esteem issues, Self love

Self esteem.  comes from doing Esteemable Acts. I know a lot about low self esteem. There was a time in my life when I allowed people, especially  men, to treat me any way they wanted, and speak to me in any way they wanted.  I recall an incident at a job years ago,...

Getting Through Tough Times.

by Francine | Apr 27, 2018 | Esteemable Acts, Esteemable Acts Blog, Self esteem, values

Tough Times. Life is not always easy! Life is not always easy.  Sometimes, we have to get through the tough times in order to appreciate the good times. Dealing with tough times can be challenging, but doable.  And when times are tough, sometimes the only thing that...

Change in Direction

by Francine Ward | Apr 10, 2018 | Change, Change your life, Courage, Esteemable Acts Blog, Self esteem

Here we are. It’s April and spring upon us. How many of you made resolutions a couple of months ago, and what is it that you wanted to change or accomplish? How is it going for you so far? Are you having a tough time achieving the goals you set for yourself?  Are you...

Honesty Is Part of the Journey

by Francine Ward | Feb 24, 2018 | Esteemable Acts, Esteemable Acts Blog, Francine D. Ward, Self esteem

Recently, I was watching a popular television show, where the storyline and the characters are all going through transition.  Three candidates were preparing for the first stop on the primary election tour.  Only one would walk away with their party’s nomination for...

Self-Love, Part 2

by Francine | Feb 19, 2017 | Esteemable Acts, Esteemable Acts Blog, Self esteem, self esteem issues, Self love

How we describe ourselves speaks to our level of self-love. Negative self-talk is one of the most destructive behaviors we engage in, because after a while, we start to believe what we say. It often begins with describing ourselves in a derogatory way, using words...

Self-esteem Comes from Honoring your Healing Journey

by Francine | Aug 31, 2016 | Esteemable Acts, Esteemable Acts Blog, Self care, Self esteem, Self esteem tips, Self love

My life isn’t perfect. I make a lot of mistakes. Sometimes I tumble and fall. I am a work in progress. And when I remember that simple fact, I am better for the experience. It’s easy to start on a path of change and get so busy doing that we need to do...