Confidence in one's value as a human being is a precious psychological resource and generally a highly positive factor in life; it is correlated with achievement, good relationships, and satisfaction.

Once you put aside the overgeneralized concept of self-esteem, you can find what’s really holding you back. Then you have a ...

Our children’s self-esteem often depends on how they think they “measure up” to what people expect. When expectations are realistic, it is easy for a child to experience success and feel personally ...