Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being

Self-Esteem

What Is “Medium” Self-Esteem, and Why Does It Matter?

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on March 15, 2023

We hear a lot about low and high self-esteem, but most of us are somewhere in the middle. So, what is medium self-esteem and how does it apply to everyday life?

We hear a lot about low and high self-esteem, but most of us are somewhere in the middle. So, what is medium self-esteem and how does it apply to everyday life?

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Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being XIII: Tips For Parenting

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on November 15, 2019

Parenting children so that they develop authentic self-esteem involves more than just success or praise!

Parenting children so that they develop authentic self-esteem involves more than just success or praise!

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Authentic Self-Esteem, XII: Humanistic & Positive Psychology

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on July 22, 2019

Authentic self-esteem creates a bridge between humanistic and positive psychology.

Authentic self-esteem creates a bridge between humanistic and positive psychology.

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Authentic Self-Esteem, XI: Increasing Real Self-Esteem

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on June 9, 2019

Part XI: What are "self-esteem moments?" Why do they matter? How can positive self-esteem moments increase self-esteem?

Part XI: What are "self-esteem moments?" Why do they matter? How can positive self-esteem moments increase self-esteem?

Part 10: Mental health and well-being are more that just the absence of unhappiness or illness.

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Authentic Self-Esteem & Well-Being, IX: Three Approaches

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on April 3, 2019

Part IX: Self-esteem plays three different roles in personal and interpersonal well-being.

Part IX: Self-esteem plays three different roles in personal and interpersonal well-being.

Part VIII: Positive self-esteem moments can undo some of the effects of low self-esteem and reduce defensive self-esteem.

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Authentic Self-Esteem & Well-Being, Part VII: Gender/Culture

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on February 6, 2019

Gender, culture, and self-esteem: Are they connected—and if so, how?

Gender, culture, and self-esteem: Are they connected—and if so, how?

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Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being, Part VI: Relationships

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on January 4, 2019

Self-esteem is about more that just you. Your self-esteem affects others—and their self-esteem can affect your relationships and your sense of self.

Self-esteem is about more that just you. Your self-esteem affects others—and their self-esteem can affect your relationships and your sense of self.

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Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being: Part V – Sources

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on December 11, 2018

Have you ever wondered where to look for authentic self-esteem? Where does it come from? There are four sources of authentic self-esteem that can increase well-being.

Have you ever wondered where to look for authentic self-esteem? Where does it come from? There are four sources of authentic self-esteem that can increase well-being.

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Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being, Part IV: Advantages

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on October 3, 2018

Why think about authentic self-esteem? Because it has two important functions we all need for well-being.

Why think about authentic self-esteem? Because it has two important functions we all need for well-being.

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Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being: Part III - Personality

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on July 28, 2018

What are the differences between low, defensive, medium, and authentic self-esteem?

What are the differences between low, defensive, medium, and authentic self-esteem?

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Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being: Part II - Two Factors

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on July 27, 2018

Self-esteem can be seen in terms of success or competence, feeling good about oneself or worthiness, or as a relationship between competence and worthiness. But there's a catch.

Self-esteem can be seen in terms of success or competence, feeling good about oneself or worthiness, or as a relationship between competence and worthiness. But there's a catch.

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Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being: Part I - Introduction

Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on July 25, 2018

Some criticize the concept of self-esteem, not realizing it is defined in three ways. Two lead to intellectual, behavioral, and social problems; the third does not.

Some criticize the concept of self-esteem, not realizing it is defined in three ways. Two lead to intellectual, behavioral, and social problems; the third does not.