Self-esteem is a critical part of who we are as human beings. But what is self-esteem, why does it exist and what can we do about it? Self-esteem is about how you feel about yourself and it involves beliefs and emotions about your own worth. People with healthy levels of confidence have a positive perception […]
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Don Miguel Ruiz, a Mexican author and a spiritual leader is best known for his 1997 book The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, a Toltec Wisdom Book. Although the Toltec culture left no written records, Ruiz uses the word Toltec to honor a long tradition of ancient indigenous beliefs and teachings in […]
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Most people see self-esteem and self-confidence as identical features. However, these words describe two intertwined, but quite different characteristics. You may have high self-confidence but at the same time struggle with low self-esteem. For example, you can easily perform before the audience, which shows a high level of confidence. At the same time, though, you […]
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Healthy confidence means that we feel good about ourselves. Confidence reflects our belief in ourselves and our ability to succeed. If you struggle with low self-esteem, you might be seeing yourself as unworthy, incompetent, and incapable. These negative self-thoughts can prevent us from seizing opportunities at work, in school, and in social life. Striking a […]
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