Individuals can take an active role in working to improve their self-esteem.
Some specific actions can be related to specific elements, or conditions, of self-esteem. Addressing Specific Elements of Self-esteem Many of these actions overlap or involve more than one condition. Each person carries on an ongoing internal dialogue. This internal dialogue consists of positive and negative messages about the people and events in our world, including ourselves. If the dialogue is primarily negative, it is difficult to feel good about ourselves.