They may cover up their anxiety and learn to put on a good front, but the fact is, anxiety cripples creative thinking. The more children become tangled in a web of problems, the greater the likelihood that creative thinking skills will stop developing. To get back on track the child requires psychologically safe surroundings where creativity can blossom. Self-Esteem Children who feel good about themselves have a greater chance of being productive, creative thinkers than children who feel worthless and unlovable. This means that children with low self-esteem can make only weak attempts at being creative.
Some children misjudge the truth about themselves.
They appear to be well-adjusted, but if you talk to them their attitude oozes defeat. They can't believe they are good, smart, handsome, pretty, or worthy of praise. Here is a sample of feelings children with low self-esteem experience. I can't be trusted. Kids don't like me.