The Importance Of Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is central to everything in a person’s life. It is also known as self-value or self-respect, and it refers to how we see ourselves

M. Angelova
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7 min readJan 31, 2022

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Self-esteem is central to everything in a person’s life. It is also known as self-value or self-respect, and it refers to how we see ourselves, which influences our behaviors and decisions. Having high self-esteem motivates us to overcome obstacles, try new things, and believe in ourselves.

However, having either too high or too low self-esteem can be problematic. Understanding your individual level of self-esteem can assist you in striking the ideal balance for you.

What Is Self-Esteem?

The term self-esteem is used in psychology to describe a person’s overall subjective sense of personal worth or value. In other words, self-esteem can be defined as how much you like and appreciate yourself regardless of your circumstances. Many factors influence your self-esteem, including:

  • Self-confidence
  • Feeling of security
  • Identity
  • Feeling of belonging a sense of competence

Self-worth, self-regard, and self-respect are other terms that are frequently used…

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M. Angelova
The Orange Journal

Writer//A cosmic child who can't imagine life without love, literature, and old bands.