Posts Tagged ‘self-esteem’
6 Ways to Build Self-Esteem
“Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered – either by themselves or by others.” – Mark Twain People with healthy levels of self-esteem are able to appreciate themselves fully for who they truly are. There is a calm sense of accurately perceiving strengths and weaknesses without feeling a sense of hubris or self-deprecation. It is…
Read MoreIdentify 7 Basic Self-Esteem Concepts
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you are right.” – Henry Ford Self-esteem relates to your appreciative and realistic opinion of yourself. When we go too far in either direction on the continuum of self-esteem we move towards either self-defeating shame or self-defeating pride. A healthy sense of self-esteem requires a…
Read MoreIdentify Strengths: A Multimodal Approach to Wellness
“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in our own sunshine.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson We all have strengths in different areas of our lives, if only we are willing to look for them. When we focus excessively on our weaknesses, we are not getting an accurate or comprehensive picture of…
Read MoreIdentify Your Level of Self-Esteem
“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt A healthy sense of self-esteem contributes to our overall sense of well-being in ways that extend far beyond simply “feeling good” about ourselves. While self-esteem is a generally stable concept, it can go up and down throughout our lives as circumstances such as…
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