What’s the myth Comparisons are bad for your self-esteem and need to be avoided. Constantly looking over at the other side of the fence, where the grass appears to be greener, makes you envious, bitter and unappreciative of your own accomplishments. Why it’s not quite true Comparisons are a complex matter. While on one hand, …
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.