Shadowing Practice: 4 Small Habits To Improve Self Esteem - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hey Psych2Goers, do you have low self-esteem?
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Your self-esteem is a culmination of your physical self-image, accomplishments, capabilities, and perceived success.
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In short, it's your opinion of yourself.
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Some of us are blessed to have an environment that fosters high self-esteem.
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Others are not so fortunate.
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But despite unfortunate circumstances or events, you can cultivate high self-esteem.
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Think of the protagonist who had a difficult childhood or a rough start in life.
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despite the trials they faced, they were able to forge ahead.
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Hopefully these few tips can help you believe in yourself again.
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Number one, stop comparing yourself to others.
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Sometimes comparisons can be helpful.
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Using them as a template for improvement can inspire you to make changes.
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Then again, sometimes they are a way for you to deconstruct yourself
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and discover all the things that you think are wrong with you.
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According to an article in Psychology Today, written by a physician, Dr. Baili, We can remind ourselves that people's outsides can't be compared to our insides.
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This is because people can curate their social media versions of their lives
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and they can do the same with their public lives.
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You might have experienced being shocked when a couple appeared happy
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and solid in a relationship until one of them announced their breakup.
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Of course, we wish others well, but remember that you don't actually know what goes on behind closed doors
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when their lives make you feel bad about your own.
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Number two, overcome perfectionism.
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I know, I know you're just trying to do your best and work hard to achieve your goals, but how can we know if we've crossed the line?
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Have you been experiencing signs of procrastination, restlessness, being motivated by fear, and especially low self-esteem, well,
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these are signs of a perfectionist.
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Despite what social media tries to portray as a perfect life, creating one for yourself can lead to maladaptive rumination and deterioration of mental health.
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Instead of achieving more, you may undergo more setbacks than you desire.
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According to Oregon Counseling, we can take steps to overcome perfectionism through tendency awareness,
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allowing room for mistakes, focusing on meaning over perfectionism, and setting reasonable goals for ourselves.
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Number three, figure out what you're good at and develop it.
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How do your abilities and self-esteem go hand in hand?
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Well, your sense of purpose will increase.
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When that happens, your self-esteem grows when you demonstrate to yourself your ability and competencies.
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When you gain deeper fulfillment and inspire others around you, you can improve your self-esteem.
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So how do you identify your abilities?
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Try listing down what you love doing and your previous accomplishments.
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It can be daily blogging, baking, cooking, or even science experiments that you did at a science fair.
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Diving into activities that allow you to show off or discover your talents is a start to figuring out your strengths, which bring you confidence and purpose in life.
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So tell us, what do you enjoy doing the most in your life?
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Come on, don't be shy.
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Let's hear it out in the comments.
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And number four, focus on what you can change and the things that are in your control.
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Dwelling on your worries can be a potent poison that whittles down your resolve.
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It can trap you in an illusion that makes you believe that progress or anything remotely positive is impossible.
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Instead of focusing on these negative thoughts, try focusing on what you can't change.
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One way to overcome this is to label your thoughts as productive worry and unproductive worry.
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To see things from a clear perspective.
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When you know the difference between productive
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and unproductive worrying you can start to manage your worries
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which eventually helps you feel more confident in yourself your choices
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and your abilities
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so what's the difference you may ask well to keep it simple unproductive worry imagines all sorts of unlikely outcomes
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and focuses on the what-ifs and worst case scenarios without any clear solutions
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while productive worry He helps you solve a problem or resolve a situation and explores appropriate ways of finding solutions to problems.
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Do you think you'll try some of these tips?
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Remember, baby steps are the way to go.
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It may seem scary to start, but just remember to be kind to yourself and let yourself make mistakes along the way.
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Self-esteem is necessary to move forward in life.
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The moment you stop believing in yourself, you abandon hope of success.
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So please do not give up on yourself.
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If you struggle with your self-esteem, we encourage you to seek professional help.
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It's a big deal and you deserve to believe in yourself.
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If you found this video helpful, like and share it with friends that might find insight in it too.
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Thanks so much for watching, until next time.
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What You'll Learn

This video helps you build 3 key speaking skills: explaining complex ideas (like self-esteem) clearly, using conversational transitions ("Number one," "Then again"), and asking engaging questions ("So tell us, what do you enjoy doing the most?"). These skills are perfect for English speaking practice, whether you're chatting with friends or sharing ideas online.

Listen For These Sounds

Notice connected speech in phrases like "culmination of your" (where "of your" links to "ovyer") and "focus on what" (reduced to "focuon what"). The speaker also uses casual reductions, such as "I know, I know" (shortened to "I know, I know" with a relaxed rhythm) and "you're just trying" (where "you're" softens to "yer"). These patterns are key for improving English pronunciation and sounding natural.

Say It Like a Native

Mirror the speaker's rhythm by stressing key words: "stop comparing yourself to others" or "focus on what you can change." Use pauses after each tip (e.g., after "Number one") to create flow. For shadow speech practice, repeat short chunks like "people's outsides can't be compared to our insides"—imitate the rising tone on "outsides" and falling tone on "insides." A shadowing app can help you match the speed and intonation, making your speech sound more confident. Remember, the goal is to sound conversational, not perfect—just like the speaker!

By practicing these habits, you'll not only boost your self-esteem but also sharpen your English speaking skills. Try shadowing the video daily, and soon you'll notice a difference in your fluency and confidence.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →