Boost Self Esteem in NZ and Stop Bullying on Selfday

Research indicates and attitude specialist Janice Davies passionately believes that low self-esteem is a key contributor to many of our social and educational problems. Additionally in the present climate people are still experiencing additional challenges with the economy and health threats.

Driven by her desire to make a difference, Davies, has created the annual international Self Esteem Day recently renamed Selfday, to be celebrated this month on June the 30th.

Bullied herself at high school it took 20 years to turn her life around. In her work she encounters many people bullied at work, but it is in our schools, homes and communities as well, she said. It's time to take a stand and rid NZ of bullies by boosting the self esteem of the victims and not letting bullies ruin lives.

The recent workplace report confirms the high rate of bullying in NZ compared to other countries. It shows up at work with stress and absenteeism, it shows up in families with break ups, teens with suicides, through drugs and other negative behaviour.

The charitable non-profit organization is dedicated to sharing resources and motivate action to help enhance human effectiveness and to build healthy self confidence

"Selfday, aims not only to bring esteem awareness, but to jump start people into action, to take care and honor themselves. Job losses and scarcity, financial ruin, winter ills and doom and gloom, can have people negative and 'out of sorts'"

Everyone can learn to believe in themselves and especially in this climate remind themselves they did not cause the recession even though they are experiencing it. Unless one does, we function from a place of fear and scarcity which often manifests in the opposite of what most of us truly desire. Selfday aims to inspire the practice of self belief and confidence amongst New Zealanders and globally. Selfday is about creating awareness but people have to boost their esteem daily.

Davies has combined various techniques, gathering tips and ideas from over 20 years of working with groups and individuals teaching self empowerment. Her work has taken her from Playcentre groups to corporates. The techniques and activities accumulated are available free on line, to assist, esteem building at work, home and in the community.

Each year Janice taps into another avenue to spread the self esteem word and along with a group of dynamic online businesses are committed to expanding the self nurture message, plus with the help of national media, Selfday is continuing to gain momentum and encourage awareness.

For more information on Janice Davies background or on Selfday including free
e-books, e-posters, e-courses, ideas and events can be found on www.internationalselfesteem.com

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