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Self-esteem

Self-esteem is like a muscle that needs to be trained every day. Find out how to strengthen it, what can weaken it, and what strategies can help you to care for this fundamental psychological tissue.

I Don't Feel Attractive: What Can I Do?
Self-esteemI Don't Feel Attractive: What Can I Do?"What can I do if I don't feel attractive?" This negative view of yourself responds to a fairly widespread phenomenon....
Five Ways of Showing Love to Yourself
Self-esteemFive Ways of Showing Love to YourselfToday, loneliness is an epidemic. In fact, despite living in a large city crowded with people, and although your presence...
How to Identify if Your Parents Were Excessively Critical
Self-esteemHow to Identify if Your Parents Were Excessively CriticalMuch of the way you think, feel, and react today is due to your early experiences with your parents. Indeed,...
Self-Esteem in the Workplace
Self-esteemSelf-Esteem in the WorkplaceSelf-esteem is the reflection of how you treat, value, and love yourself. It concerns how you feel in relation to your own abilities, achievements, and goals.  Self-esteem in the workplace...
How to Deal With Rejection in a Healthy Way
Self-esteemHow to Deal With Rejection in a Healthy WayHave you ever felt rejected by someone you liked, were interested in, or were in love with? Do you know...
The Danger of Labeling People
Self-esteemThe Danger of Labeling PeopleIf you had to use one word to define yourself, what would it be? It isn't really easy to compress in one term the perception you have of yourself is...
Six Tips to Help Teens Overcome Their Image Problems
Self-esteemSix Tips to Help Teens Overcome Their Image ProblemsAdolescence is a stage of life that brings with it many changes on both a physical and psychological level. Indeed,...
Three Compliments That Destroy Self-Esteem in Childhood
Self-esteemThree Compliments That Destroy Self-Esteem in ChildhoodEvery self-help book talks about how important praise is in childhood. There's little doubt that it increases self-esteem and helps...
What Unloved Daughters Learn About Love
Self-esteemWhat Unloved Daughters Learn About LoveUnloved daughters fight internal battles that no one else ever sees. They appear confident and determined. They have smiles on...
Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Self-Esteem
Self-esteemFive Simple Ways to Increase Your Self-EsteemIt's always a good idea to increase your self-esteem. As a matter of fact, in your journey through life, you're...
Turn Your Jealousy into Healthy Self-Esteem
Self-esteemTurn Your Jealousy into Healthy Self-EsteemYou've probably felt jealous at some time or another. Jealousy originates from the fear of losing someone. However, within this...
The Difference Between Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
Self-esteemThe Difference Between Self-Concept and Self-EsteemDistinguishing between self-esteem and self-concept isn't easy. Indeed, although they're different concepts, they're often used interchangeably in everyday language. Both...
Others Don't Always See You as You See Yourself
Self-esteemOthers Don't Always See You as You See YourselfDo you see yourself as you really are or how others want you to be? This may seem like an...
Seven Psychological Characteristics of People with High Self-Esteem
Self-esteemSeven Psychological Characteristics of People with High Self-EsteemSelf-esteem is perhaps the most important pillar in our psychological architecture. Indeed, from our childhood until old age, perceiving and...
Don't Judge Yourself on Your Past, You No Longer Live There
Self-esteemDon't Judge Yourself on Your Past, You No Longer Live ThereHow many times a day do you think about the past? How much time do you spend analyzing what you...
A Different Perspective on Self-Regard
Self-esteemA Different Perspective on Self-RegardWhen it comes to self-regard, people usually advise to "take better care of yourself" and "love yourself more". The common...
The Importance of Asserting Yourself Before Others
Self-esteemThe Importance of Asserting Yourself Before OthersSocial relationships exert a huge influence on well-being. Every day, you interact with friends, family, bosses, co-workers, and strangers. All...
Are Anxiety and Low Self-Esteem Related?
Self-esteemAre Anxiety and Low Self-Esteem Related?The relationship between anxiety and low self-esteem has a direct impact on other dimensions, such as your mood or any...
Six Pep Talks You Should Give Yourself Today
Self-esteemSix Pep Talks You Should Give Yourself TodayHow many times have you waited for someone else to approve, acknowledge, and understand you, only to be disappointed because...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Can You Do?
Self-esteemSexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Can You Do?The term "sexual harassment" was coined in the 1970s, within the framework of the feminist movement. In the beginning, it...
Personal Devaluation: Feeling Worthless
Self-esteemPersonal Devaluation: Feeling WorthlessHaving self-value or good self-esteem means being aware of your own resources and potential. In addition, it means knowing your...
The Relationship Between Low Self-Esteem and Self-Sabotage
Self-esteemThe Relationship Between Low Self-Esteem and Self-SabotageLow self-esteem and self-sabotage are a bad combination that can negatively affect human potential, self-worth, and personal integrity. When this...
Why Aren't You Satisfied With Your Body?
Self-esteemWhy Aren't You Satisfied With Your Body?Most of us have been unsatisfied with our bodies at one point or another. You've probably looked in the mirror...
Self-Esteem and HIV: Going Beyond the Stigma
Self-esteemSelf-Esteem and HIV: Going Beyond the StigmaSelf-esteem is a key factor in psychological well-being and health. However, there are specific groups that, due to a certain...
Self-Enhancement: Showing Off Our Positive Traits
Self-esteemSelf-Enhancement: Showing Off Our Positive TraitsSelf-enhancement is one of the three self-evaluation motivations. This motive allows us to maintain a positive self-concept. In addition to...
Insecurity and Low Self-Esteem: Living on a Tightrope
Self-esteemInsecurity and Low Self-Esteem: Living on a TightropeInsecurity and low self-esteem are directly related. Many people live on a kind of tightrope, walking carefully, afraid of making...
Learning to Enjoy Your Own Company Is Key to Your Well-Being
Self-esteemLearning to Enjoy Your Own Company Is Key to Your Well-BeingMany adults are incapable of spending time in their own company. Being on their own makes them feel so uncomfortable...
"Just for Today": A Technique to Boost Self-Esteem
Self-esteem"Just for Today": A Technique to Boost Self-EsteemWhen we start looking for ways to increase our self-esteem, it isn't uncommon to find several different approaches. After all,...