22nd June 2012
Say 'I Love Me' on Self Esteem Day - NZers Search Online
27th June 2012
Over 1000 people every week search on Google for self esteem information, in New Zealand. 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 experiencing additional challenges with the
economy and health threats.
New Zealand has horrendous statistics with school bullying activities rating high in the minds of children, parents,
teachers and the media. Bullying occurs because the bully has low self-esteem says Davies. In 2008 three-quarters of
primary school children have been bullied in the past month, ranking New Zealand 34th of 35 countries in a major
international study. In 2011 the government announced last schools will be required to have concrete measures to put a
stop to bullying. In 2012 Facebook bullying still hits the headlines.
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 27th.
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'. We invite people to engage in activities to boost their own esteem and boost others as well providing tips at www.internationalselfesteem.com or www.selfesteemday.com
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.
Positive self esteem is a journey, Janice says. Bullied herself at high school it affected her self esteem and it took
20 years to turn her life around. Janice had to take her own advice after she collapsed and died on 6th October 2010.
She's had to resurrect herself and her business after the recession and walks her talk. The Success Attitude - Haunting
Messages Guiding Us, is her new book and memoir from school bullying victim to global leader. Details at www.thesuccessattitude.info She has also written the movie script.
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.
As the new president of the International Council of Self Esteem, Janice is working with other online businesses,
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 includingfree e-books, e-posters, e-courses, ideas and
events can be found on www.internationalselfesteem.com
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