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 ...

If you judge yourself through the eyes of a person who does not love, care, for or value you, however, it could reinforce ...

When you're in a long-term relationship, it's easy to have low self-esteem. After all, it's probably been some time since you've gotten all gussied up for the sake of attracting a partner. But did you ...

When I was about six years old, my mum was brushing my hair before school when I asked her a question. "Am I ugly?" I asked, looking at her and my reflection in the mirror before me. She gasped in ...

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% ...

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 ...

Confidence in one's value as a human being is a precious psychological resource and generally a highly positive factor in life; it is correlated with achievement, good relationships, and satisfaction.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...