#self-esteem

#self-esteem

Negging aims to lower the self-esteem of the recipient to make them more open to the advances of the speaker.

Studies show that up to 82 percent of people experience imposter syndrome. Many medical professionals, award-winning actors, and billionaires report experiencing it too.

Depression often stems from unconscious losses and internalized self-criticism rooted in early bonds.

Narrative therapy encourages us to begin by identifying our dominant narrative—the main story we tend to focus on and tell about ourselves. Dominant narratives, though told and retold, are not always fully accurate; they sometimes ignore other important parts of the story.

I’m worried about the way your wife's self-esteem suddenly tanked, and about how much hope she’s putting into the fantasy that plastic surgery will fix it.

You are not an asshole for leaving this situationship, considering the emotional toll it was taking on your mental health and self-esteem.

The reunion felt like time travel, allowing us to reconnect with our younger selves and observe the enduring personality traits from adolescence.

Frequent apologies can subtly affect how others perceive your confidence and self-assurance.

I grew up insecure about my name because it didn't seem as masculine as others in my family. The jokes from cousins and uncles deeply affected my self-esteem.