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 ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The media and even science imply that healthy self-esteem is vital for our mental health. So, what do we do when we think we're "meh" or not so great? Can we still live a fulfilling, contented life?

On the world stage, Americans tend to get labeled as confident, cocky and entitled — but that’s an over-generalization that only applies to a fraction of professionals. In reality, millions of ...

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 ...