Will past depression affect my career development?

It is estimated that 96 per cent of four year olds have high self-esteem, they believe they can do anything they put their mind to. By the age of 18 it is estimated that less than three per cent of people have high self-esteem. What happens?

In short, the positive messages they received of unconditional praise and love from parents and carers enabled them to create a very strong and positive self-image. Once they went to school, the sources that allowed them to shape their self-image became negative.

Around 80 per cent of the skills we require to be successful in life and at work are attitude based. We have 100 per cent control of our attitude, when we realise this, we understand that we can create much more control in our lives. We don't have to feel that we are continually operating at the will of circumstances (and other people).

The road to your success may not be smooth, as people we need to be flexible and adaptable. But if you can accept responsibility for where you are, who you are, and where you want to go, then you are well on your way. Good luck!

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