Self-Esteem: What it is, what it's not, and how we can harness it.

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 8 p.m.

Self-esteem is a person’s overall positive and negative self-evaluation. It is the subjective appraisal of our traits, accomplishments, and failures. It impacts how we think, how we act, and they also contribute to our personality. 

But how often does our self-esteem fluctuate? Why does it fluctuate, and how can we regain control over it? Find out more in this episode!

 

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  • Orth, U., Erol, R. Y., & Luciano, E. C. (2018). Development of self-esteem from age 4 to 94 years: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Psychological bulletin, 144(10), 1045.