A 2017 study suggests that physical activity and healthy eating help improve self-esteem and self-efficacy.9 Wholesome foods and exercise flood your body with nutrients and endorphins (chemicals that manage pain and relieve stress) that can elevate your mood. These lifestyle behaviors help make you more physically and mentally fit to tackle life’s tasks.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is the largest of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church broke away from mainline Christianity long before the Great Schism and only recognizes the first three ecumenical councils: Nicea, Constantinople, and Ephesus. Ethiopian Orthodox churches are unique for strongly emphasizing certain Old Testament laws such as dietary restrictions, for performing exorcisms, and for using a now-extinct language, Ge’ez, for official liturgical purposes. They also prescribe specific rules for who may receive communion and dedicate their church buildings to patron saints. Membership of this denomination is estimated at more than 40 million.
Accomplishing goals increases your self-efficacy.12 Start by setting attainable but challenging goals, and give yourself an appropriate reward for reaching your goal. Examples include:
Comparing yourself to others, particularly on social media, can diminish your self-esteem and self-confidence, fostering anxiety and depression.11 It’s okay to acknowledge that you aren’t perfect, but keep in mind that nobody else is either.
