Words Play a Part in Creating Your Self-Esteem, So Be Careful How You Choose Them

The way you use language to judge yourself can transform your self-image

Bridget Webber
Nov 7 · 3 min read
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If your self-esteem is low, changing the way you use language might help. Perhaps you imagine what you say doesn’t matter too much. Self-defeating words, however, increase insecurity and contribute to a…

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