If you struggle with low self-esteem, you might compare yourself to others, judge yourself harshly, and feel unworthy of good things. Low self-esteem is difficult to overcome and can affect … Read more
“I can’t shake the feeling that I’m worthless and have no good qualities. My self-esteem is very low, and it gets in the way of making friends. What causes low … Read more
These are my top recommendation on how to improve your self-esteem. As a behavioral scientist, I read a lot about self-esteem. I’ve also reviewed what people think about the books … Read more
Loading… I know this guy back in Sweden who’s very confident. He talks with a loud voice and has no problem taking up space. Well, let me rephrase that: His … Read more
Most of us have a few things we’d change about ourselves if we had the opportunity. But some people struggle to name anything they like about themselves. They truly believe … Read more
Doubt is normal. We all wonder, “Can I really do this?” sometimes. Chronic self-doubt and anxiety are different. You might know your worry is holding you back but don’t know … Read more
You’ve probably seen references to “self-love” and “self-compassion” in self-development articles or on social media. But what do these terms actually mean? In this article, you’ll learn what self-love and … Read more
We all know someone who lacks self-awareness. They have an unrealistic impression of their own strengths and weaknesses and don’t realize how they come across to others. We care about … Read more
Self-confidence is one of the most powerful feelings you can embody. Moving through life with confidence allows you to conquer your fears and believe in yourself enough to go after … Read more
Feeling a sense of self-respect is an important part of having confidence in who you are. When you respect yourself, you give yourself the power to improve many areas of … Read more
We live in a world where being productive and having self-discipline are idolized. The idea of failing is terrifying. But learning to love ourselves even when we fail, and despite … Read more
If you have issues feeling confident, negatively compare yourself to others, or are stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk, it’s possible that you suffer from a lack of self-acceptance. … Read more
When you feel cut off from yourself and have spent more time loving and showing up for others than you, reading inspirational self-love quotes can be just the reminder you … Read more
“I just went through a really hard year where I lost my job, had a really bad breakup, and got rejected from a grad school program I really wanted to … Read more
Talking to yourself is completely normal. But if your inner monologue says unkind things about you, points out your flaws, and tells you that nothing is going to work out, … Read more
Being yourself involves both knowing and showing who you are. The first step to being yourself is to learn more about yourself and get more in touch with your feelings, … Read more
These are the best self-confidence books, carefully reviewed and ranked. We also have separate book guides on self-esteem, social anxiety, and body language. Top picks There are 18 books in this guide. To … Read more
One of the most commonly heard pieces of social advice is to “just be yourself!” First of all, just be myself? As if it were that easy. And second, what does … Read more
If you asked a hundred people what they most want in life, you might get a variety of answers that seem different. Some would say they want to make new … Read more
We’ve researched and ranked the most popular courses on confidence online. How we did the research We searched for courses on confidence and found 15 popular programs. We went through … Read more
