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Self-Esteem

Not enough self-regard can lead people to become depressed, to fall short of their potential, or to tolerate abusive situations and relationships. Too much self-love, on the other hand, results in an off-putting sense of entitlement and an inability to learn from failures. (And it's occasionally a sign of clinical narcissism.) Perhaps no other self-help topic has spawned so much advice and so many (often conflicting) theories. Here are our best insights on how to strike a balance between accurate self-knowledge and respect for who you are.

Self-Esteem Tests

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Self-Esteem Blogs

  • Jane Bolton

    Your Zesty Self

    New perspectives on freeing yourself from shame and building self-esteem.
  • Marci Fox and Leslie Sokol

    Think Confident, Be Confident

    Cognitive Therapy techniques for eliminating doubt and achieving lifelong self-esteem.

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