Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Self-Esteem and Self Confidence Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Self-Esteem and Self Confidence". If you have expertise in Self-Esteem and Self Confidence and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
How Core Beliefs Run Your Life - For Good or BadFoolproof Ways to Use Assertiveness to Request a RaiseTips for Using Social Media in a Healthy Manner- Celebrities: Are Celebrities Good Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is part of human nature to look to others for guidance in how to behave and what is right or wrong for instance. And this is not good or bad; it is just how things are. What can turn it into something dysfunctional and unhealthy is when someone copy’s behaviours and ways of being that are ...
Views: 8876 - Definition: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Douglas PakIn psychology, self-esteem reflects a person's overall evaluation or appraisal of her or his own worth. 1. Given a long and varied history, the term has, unsurprisingly, no less than three major types of definitions in the field, each of which has generated its own tradition of research, ...
Views: 8838 - The Good News About Herpes: Early Emotional Responses - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsPeople seem to go through two separate periods in their reactions to having herpes. The first obviously comes right away; it starts as you sit in your clinician’s office and hear the words, “I think you may have herpes,” and continues until you get your test results that confirm those ...
Views: 8747 - How to Get Confidence Back into Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Greg FrostPeople lose confidence everyday, and when they come up against adversity; that is the time when their character is truly tested. Some of us might thrive and some of us might falter, it is how we tackle the situation and ourselves in our mind first and fore most that decides if we come out of a ...
Views: 8655 - 7 Great Questions You Can Ask Yourself To Help Build Self Esteem - by Submitted on May 03, 2006 from Robert ScanlonI see so many people searching online for answers to help improve confidence, build self esteem, unlock motivation and find positive attitudes. But I am often amazed at how many of the answers we already have inside of us ... it's just that we haven't found the right ...
Views: 8521 - Why your self esteem is so important for your success…. - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Kirstin O´DonovanFor people with a low self-esteem, improving your self esteem must become a pre-requisite for your journey to success. That does not mean that you cannot start your journey but in parallel, also work on improving your self-esteem. So how is our self-esteem formed? It is formed from birth, all ...
Views: 8509(1 vote) - The Good News About Herpes: Sustained Emotional Reactions - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsAfter you’ve had herpes for a few weeks or months, the emotions surrounding it sometimes change. You might still have some of the initial ones we talked about, but they’ll tend to fade a bit as you get more information about herpes, in general, and your case, in particular. But now, some new ...
Views: 8480 - ***6 Tips on Creating a New Habit and Changing a Bad Habit - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteSometimes you may want to start a new good habit and it’s difficult to do. You want to get out of bed earlier to exercise, you want to iron your clothes while you’re watching television, you want to do homework for your class instead of watching a movie, you want to eat more vegetables and ...
Views: 8378(2 votes) - Boosting Your Self Esteem – Because You’re Worth It - by Well done! You look great! We may say that for others, but how often do we say it for ourselves? We seem to be taught from an early age not to praise ourselves. But is it really such a bad (arrogant? boastful?) thing to do? I think not.
People generally show great respect for those who take a ...
Views: 8371(2 votes) - The Power of the Inner Voice - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Norma HollisConnecting with Your Inner Voice Norma T. Hollis Do you listen to your inner voice? This is the voice that speaks within you that no one hears except you. Each person has one. Some recognize it and some don’t. Some are even frightened of the voice. But it’s a voice that is your friend and ...
Views: 8327(1 vote) - ***DON'T STAY STUCK! JOIN A MASTERMIND GROUP -- Surround Yourself with Support & Constructive Feedback - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Doris HelgeA SECRET INGREDIENT FOR YOUR SUCCESS Have you ever longed for a support system that would accept you just as you are and also give you constructive feedback about what you need to improve? How much would you value a group with a vested interest in your personal and professional success? ...
Views: 8253(3 votes) - Loyalty: Is Being Loyal Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the reasons why people have dogs is because they are loyal companions. And while this is one of their strengths, it can also cause them to be taken advantage of. Yet, even though this can set them up to be treated badly, it doesn’t mean they will simply run away. Instead, a dog is ...
Views: 8156 - DEVELOPING HIGH SELF ESTEEM - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2004 from Stacey ChillemiHigh self-esteem-like having money-something we think everyone else has but us. Yet having low self-esteem is perhaps the most common flaw of our humanity. The majority of people in society think, “The only way to have high self-esteem is to be born with it”. This is not true. You can develop ...
Views: 7971(2 votes) - Tips for Using Social Media in a Healthy Manner - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteWhile social media can be useful in connecting you to family, friends and colleagues, there can be many pitfalls. But you can avoid these pitfalls by following these words of advice. Spend a Limited Amount of Time on Social Media Probably the most important thing to do is to spend a ...
Views: 7944 - ***Are You Too Hard on Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickAre you too hard on yourself? Do people tell you they really like you, or think you are great at what you do – but still inside you think you are ‘not enough’ Do you criticize yourself to try to motivate yourself, but really all it does is stress you out and get in the way of ...
Views: 7881(6 votes) - Boost Your Ability to be Assertive With Friends - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteIt’s not the easiest thing to be assertive with friends. They may be used to you doing everything they ask. If you agree to any request they make, cancel appointments to be with them, and even ignore things you have to do so you can do what they want, then you’re like a doormat. You don’t ...
Views: 7867 - Being Selfish: Is It Bad Thing? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word selfish has all kind of associations, however I’m sure one of the images that comes to mind for most of us, is of the person who only thinks about themselves and is extremely self centred. This person only seems to think about what is in it for them and how it will benefit their own ...
Views: 7865(1 vote) - Powerful Ways to Help Adult Family Members and Friends Develop Their Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHelping your family members and friends develop self-confidence is based on the concept of human dignity. It begins with the foundation of respect. How you greet others, how you look at them, what you say to them, and how you listen to them all communicate whether you respect the other person. ...
Views: 7864 - Improve Your Conversation Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Royane RealPeople who are shy, and people who have low self esteem often have a difficult time making conversation with others. They sound awkward, they don’t make eye contact with their conversation partners, and they have a hard time keeping the conversation flowing. Although shy people and those ...
Views: 7857(8 votes) - The Problem With Sheep - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Bette DowdellYou want dumb as a brick? You want too dense to get out of their own way? Get yourself some sheep. Quarry rocks have higher IQs than sheep. In any cavalcade of dumb things, sheep always lead the parade. Animal lovers argue about animal intelligence. Pigs, they say, are really intelligent. ...
Views: 7857 - Superiority Complex: Why Do Some People Think They Are Better Than Others? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to watch athletics on TV or at a stadium, they would soon see that not everyone is on the same level. Within each race, there will be some athletes who are at the front and there will be others who nowhere near the front. In this instance, it is clear that some of the athletes are ...
Views: 7845 - Forty Conversation Starters - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from John DonlandForty Conversation Starters Let’s face it, no matter how good a conversation is going, sometimes you’ll get stuck and run out of things to say. This can be especially hard if the person you’re speaking with isn’t keeping up their end of the conversation. Sometimes is seems you have little in ...
Views: 7828(1 vote) - Neuro Hypnotic Repatterning: what is it and what can it do for you? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Anna AparicioAccording to Richard Bandler, creator of NHR, most of the problems and things that people do and bad feelings that they have work automatically but they weren’t there when you were a baby. These are all learned behaviours, and when you hypnotically repattern someone what you are basically ...
Views: 7817(1 vote) - Self-Esteem in the Performance Arts - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Patrick CohnMany athletes and performers I work with often wrongly determine their self-worth by how successful they feel about their career. When an athlete performs well or feels successful, he or she can feel good about him or herself. But the opposite is also true: despair and low self-esteem results ...
Views: 7809 - Bless Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Mama Donna Henes,For some fifteen years now, the practice of Self Blessing has been the centerpiece of my personal spiritual practice as well as the many ceremonies and celebrations that I facilitate for others. When people are first introduced to the concept, they are often taken aback and suddenly shy. “Bless ...
Views: 7803(4 votes) - Can Brushing Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jacqueline FairbrassWhen you are trying to maintain a healthy weight you may want to try brushing! There are two different types of brushing that I am referring to: 1. Brush Your Teeth A study published in 2004 in the Journal of the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity announced that people who brush their ...
Views: 7770(4 votes) - 7 Attributes of the Truly Confident Person - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Elaine SiheraA lot of people might believe they are confident, depending on how they feel on any given day. But confidence is not a fleeting thing that is here today and takes a holiday tomorrow. Confidence is all pervasive. It shows itself in every aspect of our lives: the way we view ourselves, perceive ...
Views: 7712(13 votes) - Powerful Ways to Develop Positive Emotions to Have High Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HartePeople with high self-confidence naturally have optimistic and joyful emotions as well as the knowledge that they can change their emotions from negative to positive. You can’t be down in the dumps and have high self-confidence at the same time. The two don’t mix. Emotions are a normal part ...
Views: 7711 - Your Self-Talk Can Make You or Break You - Predicting a Negative Outcome and Overgeneralizing - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteSince your self-talk affects everything about your life, what you learn in this article is crucial to your growth toward high self-confidence. Have you ever said any of these to yourself? • I can’t do it. • I’m so stupid! I can’t do anything right. • I’m afraid to speak up at ...
Views: 7617 - The Best Ways to Deal Assertively with Conflicts - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteConflicts are normal in all relationships, even loving ones. It’s vital that these differences are resolved. If not, the feelings between you and your partner will gradually diminish. Different personality types handle conflicts in different ways, and the way they argue depends on their ...
Views: 7524 - ***The 6 Stages of Overcoming Bad Habits - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteIn the 1970s, Dr. James Prochaska and colleagues at the University of Rhode Island developed a model on the process of changing from bad habits to good ones. They identified six stages that people go through in this process. Generally, people don’t go through these stages in a linear ...
Views: 7488 - ***2 Crucial Tips for Creating a Quality Conversation - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteDid you know that we’re physically and mentally healthier when we have meaningful and fulfilling relationships? People who are ill get better more quickly when they have a loving support system. People who are broken-hearted from a romantic breakup get back to normal more quickly if they have ...
Views: 7475(2 votes) - How to Argue with Your Mate Most Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteCouples who are most successful have learned how to argue effectively. Believe it or not, arguing in a caring fashion is a skill. Arguing can easily get out of control. You need self-confidence to bring up a topic you’re concerned about, and you need self-confidence to argue in a way that ...
Views: 7361 - The Core Beliefs That Plague Men - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteYour core beliefs are those beliefs you created when you were a child based on your experiences and how you were treated and talked to. You had certain experiences and heard the same messages over and over again from family members, peers and others, and you formed certain core beliefs about ...
Views: 7336 - Always Believe In Yourself - No Matter What! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Maria ErvingWhen you believe in yourself, anything is possible. It's nice if someone else believes in us, and for some that can sure help them to become more confident, but ultimately you have to believe in you for change to happen-because it's what you believe will happen in your life that will happen, ...
Views: 7253(3 votes) - Foolproof Ways to Use Assertiveness to Request a Raise - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteYou are looking at your bank statement, and you realize that you’ve been getting the same salary for a long time. You know that you’ve added a lot of value to your company or organization, and you feel you’re entitled to a raise. Last week, your mechanic told you that your car needs a major ...
Views: 7246 - Dysfunctional Environments: What is A Dysfunctional Environment? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to describing a Dysfunctional Environment, it might help us to also look at what a functional environment might look like. Functional Environment A functional environment then; would be an area that is conducive to growth. Somewhere that not only supports and encourages an ...
Views: 7213 - You Become Who You Hang Out With - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Tony DaviesThere is an old adage which states, “It’s difficult to soar with the eagles, when you’re scratching with the turkeys!” While this is absolutely true, it gets worse - scratching with the turkeys can actually keep you from enjoying the success which is available to everyone! Of course, in the ...
Views: 7211 - The 4 Steps to Confronting Another Person and Getting Your Way - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHave you ever had a situation where you want another person to change their behavior, and you ended up arguing with them instead? There may have been yelling, put-downs and anger. This certainly isn’t the best way to get others to act in a different way. One of the best ways to get others ...
Views: 7182 - How to Nurture Yourself With Your Self-Talk - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteWhile it is true that your confidence was especially vulnerable to external influences when you were a child, as you grow older, you can gain awareness and perspective on what those influences were and how they were received. When you begin to do this, you can choose which influences you will ...
Views: 7164(1 vote) - ***6 Easy Actions to Take to Encourage Self-Confidence in Children - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteChildren need to feel good about themselves. They need to be accepted and valued by the adults in their lives and their peers. Children with high self-confidence feel that the important adults in their lives care about them and would go out of their way to make them safe and well. They feel ...
Views: 7159(1 vote) - ***Secrets to Writing Your Own Affirmations - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteUsing affirmations is a key component to building new mental habits and beliefs about yourself. What you tell yourself about yourself is directly related to your self-confidence, how you feel about yourself and what you believe you can accomplish. By repeating positive affirmations, you ...
Views: 7101 - An Amazing Exercise for Reaching Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteEvery person has inner dreams and desires. You do too. You may feel there are many things you were born to do and to accomplish in this lifetime. You have natural talents and skills, things that come easily to you and activities you enjoy doing. There are numerous parts of life that bring ...
Views: 7067 - ***You Must Rebel (3 Rules You Have to Break to Live a Life of Abundance, Love, Passion and Joy - Rule #1) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Laura YoungEven if you have tried many strategies and failed, know that your time and efforts have not been wasted. All of your story has brought you to this perfect place and time, for a new beginning. If you break these rules and follow the easy but definite ...
Views: 7045 - How Self-Confident Are You? Take This Quiz - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteDo you find it’s difficult for you to make your dreams come true? Are you so worried about how others think of you that you can’t live your life the way you want? Are you hesitant about making friends, or you have friends who put you down? We’ve all had experiences where our confidence has ...
Views: 7039 - The Seven Types of Inner Critics - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Jay EarleyThe Inner Critic is the part of you that judges you, demeans you, and pushes you to do things. It lowers your self-esteem and makes you feel bad about yourself. This is one of the most difficult and tenacious issues that people face. The Inner Critic is actually not a single part of you; there ...
Views: 7020(1 vote) - Duh? Winning!: Why People Like To Win - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Troy BasshamHow could we ever forget the infamous phrase coined by Charlie Sheen? But more importantly, why was Sheen trying so hard to convince us that he was actually winning, in spite of his obviously poor situation? It’s simple. We will always like winners. But, why is winning so important to us? I can ...
Views: 6959 - ***How the Lefkoe Belief Process Works, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Morty LefkoeMany people who have eliminated at least one belief using the Lefkoe Belief Process have asked me for more details on how it actually works. In order to provide you with a relatively complete answer (it would take me several days to teach you how to use it effectively), I’ve written a two-part ...
Views: 6909(4 votes) - Spice Up Your Affirmations! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteAva goes throughout her day putting herself down. She looks at herself in the mirror in the morning and thinks how ugly her hair and nose are. She arrives at her job and tells herself how much she dislikes doing this work but that she’ll never find anything better. At lunch, she doesn’t sit ...
Views: 6902 - Attitudes that Lead to Success or Failure in Making Changes to Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian Harte“Change,” “growth,” “learning,” and “self-discovery” are all terms that signify the same process. When you change and grow, you begin acting differently and are seen by others as a new person. You must encourage the old you to step down and allow the new you to blossom and take its place. ...
Views: 6893