We all, of course, want to be successful. We chase it incessantly, talk, read, write about it, and visualize it. Success feels great, tastes great and can give us an influx of endorphins. It’s a high like no other. So far so good. The culprit, though, is when we mis-interpret what it means to be …
Confidence and self-esteem are often used interchangeably. So often, that we see them as synonyms. Or at least, very close –like the two sides of the same coin. Or like twin brothers. Or Hansel and Gretel—they always seem to go together. Admittedly, it’s a bit of a confusing tale when it comes to these two …
Lack of self-esteem often comes from poor body image. Poor body image comes from relying heavily on stereotypes for validation. And believing in stereotypes translates in complete disregard for our uniqueness. So think about it: Would you rather be stereotypical or different from the crowd?
True confidence is quiet and unobtrusive — a quiet power paired with an inspiring presence. Being loud and aggressive is not a manifestation of one’s high self-beliefs. Often, it’s just a smokescreen for one’s insecurities. So don’t be fooled by the those people who act like they own the world and look down condescending on …
Presence of fear is not the absence of self-esteem. On the contrary–confidence is our ability to move forward. And not necessarily away from our fears, but sometimes along with them. We all have heard the saying that there is no perfect timing. And it’s also true in terms of building confidence. The perfect timing comes …
Confidence is… Knowing that you control your self-esteem. Not other people. Not fate. Not the excuses you tell yourself. You. Self-esteem measures how much a person generally likes or dislikes themselves. So you are that person who decides whether you love or not the man in the mirror, whether you want to treat them with …
Self-esteem is not easy to build, no doubt about this. What makes it especially challenging is that low sense of worth can come from many sources, which often can be intertwined and work together to undermine our confidence. One of the greatest influencers on our self-esteem is our relationship with others–our parents, friends, peers, spouses …
Low self-esteem is often rooted in the past–be it stemming from our upbringing, being pushed too hard, being bullied, comparing ourselves to others, or being in unhealthy relationships. But ignoring it all is not going to solve your woes, nor help you truly move on. unscarred Facing your monsters–no matter how unpleasant or unwanted this …
Self-image is a barometer of how much we like or dislike ourselves. It’s a measure of our self-esteem. And unfortunately, it’s not something we can hope to completely outgrow with age. And we can’t ignore it either—it’s an essential part of our characters—in fact, it defines who we believe we are. But we can do plenty to re-define how we see ourselves.
The most popular test of measuring self-esteem is the so-called Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). It was developed by the American social psychologist and sociologist Morris Rosenberg in 1965 and quickly became the “go-to” way to assess how much we generally like ourselves. The test is very easy and fast to do, produces immediate results, and …