Two major pieces of our psychological “makeup’ are self-concept and self-esteem. For many decades, the fields of psychology and education have recognized that how we view ourselves and how we value ...

Narcissism and high self-esteem have certain characteristics, such as positive self-perceptions, in common. Not surprisingly, many people assume narcissists have high self-esteem. However, this is not ...

A common concern about seeking mental health treatment is the worry that if a person gets better, they won’t fully be “themselves” anymore. The line between personality and psychiatric disorder is ...

Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA-FR. Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. We ...

First, I want to correct a misconception that many parents have about self-esteem. There’s a widespread worry that if you foster healthy self-esteem in your kids, you could inadvertently turn them ...

In a world obsessed with quick fixes and motivational quotes, the phrase “believe in yourself” might seem like just another empty platitude. However, groundbreaking research reveals that this simple ...

Launched into public awareness by the psychologist Kristin Neff, the practice of self-compassion has emerged as a proven way to boost well-being and resilience amid life’s challenges. “With ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Having a strong sense of self-awareness is a good thing, as it signifies you know your own worth and set firm boundaries on how you want to be treated. Yet if you let the pendulum swing too far, it's ...