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
Self-discipline is difficult to master. It can be discouraging when you have the best of intentions but tend to fall short of what you set out to do. Research shows … Read more
If you’re interested in psychology, you might have come across references to the social self. But what exactly does the term mean? In this article, we’ll look at how psychologists … Read more
Most of us have an inner monologue that helps us understand ourselves, other people, and events going on around us. This inner monologue, also known as self-talk, can be positive, … Read more
Most of us believe that we know what’s best for ourselves, and we’re often right. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean that we act in our own best interests. Sometimes, we … Read more
Do you truly accept yourself as you are right now, or are you always just a few pounds, promotions, or changes away from becoming an “acceptable” version of yourself? Real … Read more
A lot of us have a habit of unconsciously — or consciously — sabotaging our chances of being happy. This self-destructive behavior often comes from fear of failure. It can … 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