Victim Mentality
Do you feel that you’re a victim? Now it is possible that you are, but accepting that label, without some reflection, ...Read More »
self-esteem
Nurturing Self-Esteem
The family is the main place where we develop our self-esteem. It can also be a place where self-esteem withers.
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A Matter of Self-Esteem
How do you respond to personal affronts or insults? If you have high self-esteem, they probably don’t bother you much....Read More »
Attitude and Health
Do you know how important optimism is when it comes to fighting illness and maintaining good health? It's probably more ...Read More »
Banishing Shame
There is a strong, direct relationship between low self-esteem and shame. Today, let's explore this relationship.
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Gradual Change
Do you ever feel discouraged because your work on personal growth isn’t going as quickly as you would like? Let’s sp...Read More »
Taking An Honest Look
Most of us are pretty sharp when it comes to noticing other people’s imperfections and faults, but not always about ou...Read More »
A Bit of Time and Effort
Everyone has a self-image, but how does a self-image get built? And what does your self-image have to do with who you ar...Read More »
Bringing Out Greatness
How does it make you feel when someone asks how you are, but obviously couldn’t care less about your answer? How do yo...Read More »
Good Stress? Really?
Most of us know that too much stress can create problems, for both mind and body. However, did you know there is a kind ...Read More »
A Line in the Sand
Living in a society that operates from racist and sexist values is no laughing matter – as is evidenced practically ev...Read More »
Leveraging the ‘Inside’ Position
The relationships we have with family and friends are generally the ones we value the most. They are an important part o...Read More »
Ego and Self-Esteem
Is it possible to have high self-esteem and humility at the same time? Since 1971, The Pacific Institute’s education h...Read More »
Self-Esteem 101 – Project
Does it seem to you that it is easier to build someone else’s self-esteem, than it is to positively affect your own? T...Read More »
The Language of Labels
Labels are important, as they are the words we use to put things into categories, in order to help us understand. Often,...Read More »
Confidence OR Self-Esteem?
Today, let’s talk about the difference between confidence and self-esteem. If you are not certain there is a differenc...Read More »
Building Block: Awareness
High self-esteem is a desirable quality. As a personal estimate of our own worth, it is a vital component in our sense o...Read More »
Shifting the Balance of Power
If you would like to add new depth of meaning to your life, and give your energy level a boost at the same time, then re...Read More »
Changing Perspective
Typically, it’s not what you say, it’s the way that you say it. The same thing seems to go for what you see.
It u...Read More »
Substantial Self-Esteem
Is an intense desire for personal growth and development a selfish thing? Some people think it is, but that’s not nece...Read More »
On the Subject of Talent
Are you a talented person? Whether you see yourself that way or not, you need to know that you have at least one natural...Read More »
The Willingness to Be Wrong
Do you know anyone who has a hard time admitting they were wrong? If so, they may be struggling with uncertain self-este...Read More »
Walking in Your Own Shoes
A good rule to remember when it comes to relationships is, “What you see is what you get” – at least most of the t...Read More »
Recipe for Strength and Resiliency
An interesting topic of discussion came up the other day. A group of folks was talking about how some people perceive th...Read More »
Uniquely Valuable
What happens to us when the culture in which we grow up doesn’t value our personal attributes?
A fair amount...Read More »
The Value in Listening
Perhaps it is because of the shortening of daylight hours (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), but autumn seems to be ...Read More »