Research shows that social media has a mixed effect on self-esteem. Connecting with others makes us feel good, but comparing ...

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-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% ...

Self-esteem refers to your opinion of yourself. Low self-esteem can get in the way of your enjoyment of life and your ability to achieve long- and short-term goals. It can also adversely affect mental ...

Self-esteem is often a vague concept. Often when I ask clients to define it, they aren't sure. They know it has something to do with feeling strong, confident, and good about yourself all the time.

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Signs of low self-esteem include fearing failure, devaluing yourself, and focusing on weaknesses. Low self-esteem can be caused by bullying, abuse, trauma, and disapproving parental figures. To raise ...

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 ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

High self-esteem can benefit your relationships and your overall well-being — and you can do a lot to boost your perception of yourself and your abilities. Share on Pinterest Flashpop/Getty Images How ...

In today’s youth-obsessed culture, getting older is often seen as something to fear. But a new study says at least one thing gets better with age: self-esteem. Age 60 seems to be best for self-esteem, ...

Self-esteem can be a bit of a buzz word in the world of personal development. Improving self-esteem has been popular self-help content for years now and many people still align happiness, wellbeing ...