Instead of viewing confrontation as a battlefield, consider it a dialogue where mutual respect can flourish. By voicing your opinions and standing firm, you reinforce your worth to yourself and those ...

Tension: Our sense of identity frays when we allow others to define our worth. Noise: Conventional wisdom teaches us “just be confident,” but offers no real insight into boundaries and self-advocacy.

Self-respect is like an invisible shield that protects you from negativity and helps you stand tall in any situation. When you truly respect yourself, certain things that might upset others simply ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

At its core, self-esteem is the way we perceive and value ourselves. It encompasses our beliefs, thoughts, and feelings about our worth and capabilities. When we have a healthy self-esteem, we possess ...

The concept of self-esteem is a very American one, particularly at home in our culture during the century that has followed its invention by psychologist William James. Perhaps justified as part of ...

What if a lot of what we’ve been told about self-esteem is not true? What if self-acceptance—not self-esteem—serves as the foundation for confidence, resilience, and true belonging? The Myth of ...

Men who respect themselves refuse to have people in their lives who disturb their peace in any way. There's something inherently different about men who carry themselves with actual self-respect. From ...

There’s much I’ve learned over the last twenty years, going from a deeply insecure teen to a confident man who loves life for the most part. A lot has changed for me. These are some tips I’d pass on ...