Does Seeking Approval Make You Unfaithful?
Most of us associate the concepts of infidelity and unfaithfulness with lies, betrayal, and a breakdown of trust within the…
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.
Personal Integrity, One of the Pillars of Self-Esteem
For Nathaniel Branden, a well-known psychotherapist, doctor in psychology, and specialist in self-esteem, the development and strengthening of healthy self-esteem…
The Value of Recognition
Recognition is a very important part of our make-up, especially because of the contribution it makes to our well-being. By living as part of society, we expect recognition from other…
You Can Learn Self-Love and Self-Esteem
How often have you heard people state that they don't like themselves? "I don't love myself, what can I do,"…
Self-Love is the Balm that Heals All Wounds
How much do you love yourself? Think about it. You may not have asked yourself that question or you may…
How to Train Your Brain to Be Happier
Is it possible to train your brain to be happier? Nowadays, there are countless miracle cures for happiness. Thus, you…
Chronic Self-Sacrifice: Learn to Value Yourself
Chronic self-sacrifice can make you lose yourself. You're a human being and it's normal to want to invest your time…
How to Speak Confidently: The Power of Confidence in Yourself
Many people ask themselves how they can speak confidently. How can you express your ideas with that perfect blend of…
When You Love Too Deeply, it's Codependency
Some people are willing to do anything, including tolerating any level of humiliation, in the name of love. This stems…
The Art of Self-Compassion
Most people are very critical and hard on themselves. This is true especially when you think you're lacking in something or have some sort of defect. People usually mistreat themselves…
Five Questions to Help You Discover if You Really Love Yourself
If you really love yourself, life gets easier. This is in part because self-love is related to self-esteem, and self-esteem…
The Drawbacks of Being Too Modest
Being too modest is as dangerous as any other aspect taken to the extreme. The key here is “too”. Because of…
Take Care of Yourself - Self-Compassion Increases Your Well-Being
There are many different ways to interpret the concept of self-compassion. In psychology, it means the capacity to be less…
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
The most well-known and widely-used self-esteem test is, without a doubt, the Rosenberg scale. While the test is over five…
Improving Self-Esteem: How Is It Possible?
Improving self-esteem is a goal we could all adopt as our own. As we grow, we build our identity and…
The Relationship between Isolation and Victimism
Victimism, or victim mentality, is when we draw attention to how helpless and bad we are, and it can be…
Difficult People and the Art of Not Losing Yourself
Difficult people are all about arguments, criticism, blackmail, and just plain negativity in their environment. Our mental health is at…
The Dangers of Excessively High Self-Esteem
Having excessively high self-esteem is neither positive nor healthy. Being overly confident and overestimating your worth leads to problematic behaviors…
Creating a False Identity on Social Networks
If you overvalue your identity on social networks, you'll end up building a virtual character that barely resembles the person…
The Best Solution Isn't the Most Comfortable
There are times when you try to find the best solution to your problems, and perhaps you do it by…