Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph. D. The question was: “Is the concept of ‘self-esteem’ a psychologically useful one?” My answer was: “I don’t know about the utility of that concept in research psychology ...

Most people appreciate the importance of self-esteem. After all, over 30,000 articles and books have been written on it. Some 24 mental health disorders involve self-esteem, and its lack is associated ...

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...

There’s much I’ve learned over the last twenty years, going from a deeply insecure teen to a confident man who loves life for the most part. A lot has changed for me. These are some tips I’d pass on ...

A person's self-worth is built around their inner sense of being good enough and deserving of love and acceptance. Self-worth is related to someone's perception of themselves, and it impacts whether ...