"Any tips on how to deal with fluctuating self-esteem ?"
Yes, recognize that it will never stop fluctuating.
Even YOU are not the same person now as you were when you woke up today.
If you're doing any growing at all, you will be changing all the time because all of existence is in constant flux.
What's causing us unnecessary psychological anguish (in addition to the low periods of self-esteem) is our unrealistic expectation that the fuzzy feelings associated with being 'on top of the world' can, do, and SHOULD remain that way consistently.
It's the same as the myth of the guy who's always "in state". Nope, he just goes with what existence brings him and accepts THAT - whatever it is - courageously.
All of the time we spend hoping for a change from a crappy mood to a gleeful one means we're taking our awareness and presence out of the NOW and mishandling the moment.
If you suspect it's more than psychological, could be a dietary or other external issue. Or more likely, a combination of everything all at once.
Yes, recognize that it will never stop fluctuating.
Even YOU are not the same person now as you were when you woke up today.
If you're doing any growing at all, you will be changing all the time because all of existence is in constant flux.
What's causing us unnecessary psychological anguish (in addition to the low periods of self-esteem) is our unrealistic expectation that the fuzzy feelings associated with being 'on top of the world' can, do, and SHOULD remain that way consistently.
It's the same as the myth of the guy who's always "in state". Nope, he just goes with what existence brings him and accepts THAT - whatever it is - courageously.
All of the time we spend hoping for a change from a crappy mood to a gleeful one means we're taking our awareness and presence out of the NOW and mishandling the moment.
If you suspect it's more than psychological, could be a dietary or other external issue. Or more likely, a combination of everything all at once.