There are many definitions of self-esteem, the simplest being "respect, confidence, and satisfaction for yourself, and the ability to accept your own faults." A person with a high self-esteem knows the difference between right and wrong, accepts it, and behaves according to his/her perception. When we carry around an image created by internal evaluation of ourselves -- consciously or subconsciously -- and act accordingly, we are known to have a high self-esteem. It is not an innate part of our personalities, but it is acquired through experience, interactions, and upbringing that we receive or come across since childhood. Based on our failures and success, we build an image about our own selves, and this personality is portrayed before the people around us. It is a very important part of our development from a child to a mature individual, and it helps us in our personal and professional lives. For people who are low on self-esteem, there are certain activities, which can be practiced together in order to boost their self-worth. A few of these activities and their importance are compiled in the paragraphs below; so, do take a look. It is extremely essential for kids to build a certain level of self-esteem, because it can be very helpful to a child who is developing both mentally and physically. During the growing up stages, there are various types of experiences and situations that have an impact on their personalities, their likes, and dislikes. The maturity to make decisions, the ability to make the right choices, and the endurance to face the consequences of the wrong ones, all depend on a few self-esteem exercises. During these phases of growth, the support from a parent, or family is a major requirement for kids. When they are not subjected to the right balance between trust and liberty, their basic personality turns into someone who is afraid, timid, low on confidence, and shy. To keep them away from these unhealthy traits, it is very important to subject them to some group activities in school, or at home to help lift their self-esteem. Adults, who are low on self-esteem are considered to be weaker than children because such people who are timid, have stage fright and lack confidence, wit, and ability to take on-the-spot decisions are in for a big loss in their personal and professional lives. They usually have had an unsupported childhood, or have not had anyone say to them, "I am proud of you", even though they may have tried to prove themselves regularly. This lack of trust and support often puts them down and makes them feel like a failure, which leads to low self-esteem. Not having confidence on yourself is an extremely unhealthy trait, which can have negative consequences. You may not be able to take decisions, often land up disappointed, go through depression, become a pessimist, enter into unhealthy relationships, or may even attempt suicide. Such people have to build their self-esteem, respect themselves, and understand that they are not worthless, if they want to be an achiever and succeed in life. Therefore, a number of companies and public places hold activities for upping the self-esteem of such individuals, and include them in various types of team building and planning activities. With these interesting self-esteem group activities, the individuals interacting with each other can make lots of friends, build confidence, become more approachable, and learn how to strike conversations with strangers. Self-esteem is the plus side of one's own worth. It is the basis of your character -- it is who you are.