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 ...

A review of research literature shows that high self-esteem has long-term psychological benefits and is distinct from the negative effects of narcissism. (Getty Images) In recent years, self-esteem ...

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 ...

Famed psychologist Abraham Maslow identified the various needs humans have and how those needs impact our ability to achieve our full potential. Healthy self-esteem, as represented in the fourth level ...

A lack of confidence and low self-esteem can affect how people feel about themselves and their abilities. Practicing self-care and positive self-talk can help. If people have low self-esteem and a ...

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 ...

The words "Dream it, do it" and "Believe in yourself" look fantastic on cross-stitch or Home Goods decor that perfectly matches your pad's aesthetic. However, does it match your inner monologue?

In the ’90s, when I was growing up, self-esteem was treated by adults like a magical invincibility shield. Self-confidence could protect you from all of life’s horrors, the thinking seemed to be. In ...

Teresa is a writer, yoga teacher, and writing coach located in Boulder, Colorado. She works to make whole-body wellness more accessible for everybody through science-backed health education and ...

Lugging around your low self-esteem, self-worth, and negativity is dangerous to more than just your public confidence. The effects ripple through every nook and cranny of your life, eating away at it ...