Self esteem

Having a high self esteem generally means you generally regard yourself in a positive light. Esteem means respect and admiration; typically for a person. So obviously, self esteem means self respect or self admiration.
Most people these days don't have high self esteem and the media doesn't exactly help their cases.

Reason some people have low self esteem:

The media portrays what is supposed to be the perfect lifestyle, with the perfect body and face.
 This leads to low self esteem as people don't realise that it is all fake.

For me, my self esteem changes according to the situation- that's probably what it is like for many people. When I'm around peers that I feel like are cleverer than I am or better looking than I am, I regard myself in quite a negative light. Here are some of the things that help me to improve my self esteem whenever I'm feeling low.
Ways to improve self esteem:
1. Think of good things about you. Make a list and read through it, then feel happy.
2. Be thankful for everything materialistic you have- no matter how little.
3. Remember to smile
4. Avoid trying to be perfect
5. Avoid people who pick out your flaws

20 Facts About Me

Hey I'm Aisha!
Well because it's my first blog-post, I was a bit unsure about what to do. So after a while, I settled for '20 fact about me' as you can probably tell from the title. Lets's begin!

1. I can speak 2 languages and I'm learning 3. Yoruba( a Nigerian language- because I'm Nigerian) and English.. obviously. I'm learning Spanish and French at school and Arabic at home. I have to say that my Arabic is progressing VERY slowly. Oh, and I also want to learn Italian.

2. Whenever the sun is out, I basically become Tigger. This is a rare occasion as I live in England which is known for its foul weather.  

3.  I lived in Nigeria for 7 years until I moved to England.

4. My favourite colour is red. My favourite colour combo is black and gold.

5. I am very self-conscious. Well, I guess it comes with being a teenage girl.

5. Internet is my daily need.

6. I wear glasses

7. I wear a hijab, I'm a Muslim and no, I'm not a terrorist

8. I'm single ;) Hit me up ..... Just kidding, I don't do teen relationships :D

9. My initials are A.A.A

10. I have 4 sisters.

11. I can be crazy but only around people I know well. I worry that I come across as rude when I can't carry conversation on with strangers.

12. I'm not very good at partying.

13. I like writing stories :D

14. I like languages. Someone has called me a linguist before. That made me happy.

15. I'm considering being a pediatircian when I'm older. I think.

16. I can't swim

17. I'm a netballer and an athlete. I enjoy different sports too, though.

18. I shouldn't listen to music.

19. I like researching and finding out about teen psychology and human interaction. Yeah, I know, not a normal pass-time for a 14 year old.

20.  One day in Wales, I jumped into a river. I knew I couldn't swim but I was feeling left out because all my friends were doing it. Long story short, I nearly drowned.

Laters,

 Aisha