We have often been misled about the definition of self-esteem. We tend to believe that healthy self-esteem would mean a person who “has their stuff together.” This means that they do not suffer, they ...

Self-worth, or your belief in your own value as a person, generally comes from within. Self-esteem, or your opinion of your traits and abilities, often comes from outside sources. You can boost both ...

Believing in your own abilities, sense of self-worth, and strength is one of the most important ways to ensure your happiness. It’s no fun getting up in the morning and feeling that you’re a failure ...

Do you suffer from low self-esteem, or truly wonder how you can improve the way you think about and talk to yourself? Learning how to love yourself is no easy task. Some may not even realize they're ...

Cowritten by Arasteh Gatchpazian and Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Self-esteem represents the foundation that supports the relationship you have with yourself. It carries over into every aspect of life. Let’s ...

At its core, self-esteem is the way we perceive and value ourselves. It encompasses our beliefs, thoughts, and feelings about our worth and capabilities. When we have a healthy self-esteem, we possess ...

"Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves." —Nathaniel Branden Self-esteem is a fundamental aspect of human psychology that influences how we perceive and interact with ourselves and ...

1. Myth: You either have self-esteem or you don’t. Self-esteem can seem so elusive and out of reach that many deem themselves fated to a life of low self worth. They imagine some have the gift of ...

Self-esteem is defined as our subjective evaluation of our worth as a person. Needless to say, it is influenced by how we think others perceive us, too. Indeed, in a recent poll of my readers, 20% ...