Self-esteem 🆙

Loving yourself makes you more beautiful

Loving yourself makes you more beautiful Loving yourself makes you more beautiful because self-love, serenity and happiness are a balm for the soul and are contagious. We invite you to discover how inner and outer beauty are related.Last update: 23 November 2021Inner […]

Self-esteem and depression: how are they related?

Self-esteem and depression: how are they related? Self-esteem and depression are undoubtedly interconnected and several scientific studies explain how.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021Self-esteem and depression […]

Improve self-esteem by being more realistic

Improve self-esteem by being more realistic Last update: Augusts 02, 2020Improving self-esteem is one of the foundations of many therapeutic interventions, one of the cornerstones of any therapy. This is because good self-esteem strengthens our immuno-emotional […]

The invisible child syndrome: affective deficiencies

The invisible child syndrome: affective deficiencies The invisible child syndrome is a condition that develops when the child does not receive attention, especially emotional, from the parents.Last update: 12 November 2021Invisible Child Syndrome is a condition […]

5 Practical actions to develop the self-esteem of a superhero

Increasing self-esteem and self-confidence does not automatically make us superheroes, but it represents the first step to better face everyday challenges and our most ambitious goals. A low self-esteem it can represent a huge obstacle in the path towards […]

Believe in yourself! 100 ideas and exercises to do it

Believe in yourself and everything becomes possible. Until you appreciate yourself, you don't value your time. Until you value your time, you won't do anything with it.M. Scott Peck These simple 4 words bring to life one of the most repeated phrases ever […]

Are you touchy? Accept criticism with the MILK method

Being touchy can be a big obstacle in your personal growth journey. Thanks to the MILK method you can learn to accept criticism effectively. "My grandfather was so touchy that on the grave he had to write:« f ** or look ?! »" Woody Allen. I admit it: I've […]

Self-esteem rewards a job well done

Self-esteem rewards a job well done One of the pillars that affect our conduct is self-esteem. The way we feel about our self-image affects the goals we set ourselves, the relationships we choose and the intensity of our emotions.Last update: 10 September, 2019Self-esteem […]

How to get out of a black period: the Borsalino test

Are you facing a dark period and you don't know how to get out of it? Perhaps not all evils come to harm. Perhaps what you are facing is simply a test of Borsalino ... "A valuable helmsman continues to sail even with the sail in tatters." Seneca. These days […]

Does the self-image correspond to the truth?

Does the self-image correspond to the truth? Are we sure that the way we define ourselves is true? Or do we have a distorted view of ourselves?Last update: 09 September, 2020Do you think your friends or a relative would describe you with the same words you would […]

How to believe in yourself without giving up your personality

As believe in yourself and in their abilities without giving up our personality. You have believed in Santa Claus for about 8 years, you can believe in yourself for at least 5 minutes.Anonymous This quote tremendously effectively summarizes an incredible […]

Positions to feel more confident in two minutes

Positions to feel more confident in two minutes If you need an extra dose of safety, changing your body posture might be the solution. Last update: June 07, 2022Security makes a difference, not just in the way we feel, but also in the results we get. It is therefore […]

Ego: what it is and how to renew it to open up to self-knowledge

Ego: in this article we see everything we need to know to get to know our inner self better. One can know the cosmos, but not one's ego; one's self is more distant than any other star.Gilbert Keith Chesterton In this article we see cos'è l'ego, its meaning […]

9 tips to strengthen self-esteem in a month

9 tips to strengthen self-esteem in a month Last update: 10 September, 2019Self-esteem does not lend itself, it is not neglected and it is not forgotten in the pockets of others. However, we continue to be part of a society that needs external reinforcement to […]

My dear I, sorry if I made you suffer

My dear I, sorry if I made you suffer Sometimes we betray ourselves for some approval from others. We stop listening to each other and wear a thousand masks to hide our true identity. The price to pay is high: suffering and loneliness.Last update: June 07, 2020My […]

Insecurity and low self-esteem: always living in the balance

Insecurity and low self-esteem: always living in the balance Self-esteem is not a stable dimension. Sometimes after a bad relationship, you can have low self-esteem, no longer have self-love, or feel totally insecure. What can we do in these situations? We talk […]

What if a lack of self-esteem is at the root of all the ailments?

What if a lack of self-esteem is at the root of all the ailments? Last update: 10 September, 2019Self-esteem is that part of our self-concept that makes our emotional skin more or less resistant. Loving ourselves unconditionally is, undoubtedly, the cornerstone […]

Positive thoughts: how to develop them to live better

Positve thinkings: everything you need to know to exploit them and develop positive thinking. Look at the stumbling blocks as stepping up to the stars.Denis Waitley Positive thinking is a hotly debated topic in personal growth that divides people into […]

Being different: necessity, virtue or challenge?

Being different: necessity, virtue or challenge? Sometimes standing out from the crowd becomes fundamental for one's psychic development. And you, do you consider yourselves different? In what? Do you like it or do you just think it's important?Last update: 23 […]

5 books to improve your self-esteem

Do you have little self-confidence? Here is a list of 5 books that will help you improve your self-esteem. "A well-chosen book saves you from everything, even yourself." Daniel Pennac. If this is not the first time you happen to be on GetPersonalGrowth, […]

Pleasing Others: The Pursuit of Approval

Pleasing Others: The Pursuit of Approval Working on self-esteem, changing as much as possible and accepting what we cannot change at a given moment are the solid pillars for healthy social independence.Last update: 18 November 2019Many people are desperate to please […]

Low self-esteem: causes and useful remedies

Suffer from low self-esteem? You have come to the right place. In this article, I have collected some very powerful strategies that will concretely help you improve this aspect of your life. “Don't worry if others don't like you. Worry if you don't appreciate […]

Self-esteem and ego: 7 differences

Self-esteem and ego: 7 differences Last update: 10 September, 2019Some people are likely to still believe that the concepts of self-worth and ego are synonymous. Something that is completely understandable if we take into account the fact that from an early age […]

Assertive communication: how to avoid getting stepped on

Assertive communication: simple strategies for communicating without getting your feet on your head. We can have all the means of communication in the world, but nothing, absolutely nothing, replaces the gaze of the human being.Paulo Coelho Have you ever […]

The perception of the ego and depression

The perception of the ego and depression The obsessive thinking, the negative dialogue, the feeling of emptiness and feeling diminished sculpt the foundations of low self-esteem day after day. A fertile ground for the development of the shadow of depression.Written […]

Psychological self-harm and self-esteem

Psychological self-harm and self-esteem What is the role of psychological self-harm in our life? How related is it to self-esteem? What do we lose when we hurt ourselves? Find out in this article.Last update: February 05, 2021Psychological self-harm is the other […]

Setting limits: why is it so important?

Setting limits: why is it so important? It often happens to give priority to the needs of others by ignoring our own, feeling guilty if we answer "no" to external requests. Guilt triggers thoughts like "if I don't, I'll be a bad friend", "I'm selfish", "I'm a bad […]

People with good self-esteem

People with good self-esteem People with good self-esteem know that without this dimension, life atrophies and visibility, dignity and even health are lost. This is why they take care of this psychological muscle every day, and they do it with awareness, courage, […]

HERO's Journey: Turn your life into an adventure

There is a hero who is hidden in each of us, to reveal it we must embark on a journey: the hero's journey. Follow me… "We must be willing to get rid of the life we have planned, to have the life we have always dreamed of." Joseph Campbell. Let […]

Insecurity in love: 10 + 1 methods to overcome it

Even if no one is willing to admit it lightly, theinsecurity in love it is something that can affect everyone closely, even people who have never had problems with self-esteem. That is why it is important to know and apply the advice you find in this article. […]

Never give up! The incredible history of Honda

La history of Honda and his lesson on failure: never give up. Whoever says that something is impossible should not disturb the one who is doing it.Albert Einstein Soichiro Honda is the creator of the famous Honda motorcycle engines. His story is truly […]

Body neutrality: accepting the body

Body neutrality: accepting the body Body neutrality is the new trend that defends a healthy way of relating to one's body.Last update: July 08, 2022Body neutrality is a relatively recent movement that has emerged as an alternative to body positivity. The latter […]

Psychological Effects of Juvenile Acne

Psychological Effects of Juvenile Acne Acne during adolescence is not only a cosmetic problem but also affects self-esteem as it causes great emotional distress. We present the main psychological effects. Last update: May 28, 2022During adolescence, every small […]

Self-esteem and HIV: beyond social condemnation

Self-esteem and HIV: beyond social condemnation Do you know what relationship exists between self-esteem and HIV? We talk about it in this article.Last update: 22 September, 2020Self-esteem has always been considered a key factor in psychological and physical well-being. […]

Self-compassion increases willpower

Self-compassion increases willpower The thesis that self-compassion strengthens the will has its origin in the fierce struggle some people have to wage to achieve their goals. In these cases, an internal dialogue that is too censorious and critical can end up separating […]

Energy vampires: who they are and how to get rid of them

Energy vampires that suck our energies: let's see them. We must be wary of two categories of people: those who have no personality and those who have more than one.Anonymous We often hear about the so-called thieves of psychic or mental energy who steal […]

Phrases about self-esteem to value yourself

Phrases about self-esteem to value yourself Last update: April 08, 2020Valuing oneself is a task we all have to fulfill. Learning to identify how good we are, what our strengths are, and what skills we juggle best in is important if we are to lead a full life. […]

How to get respected once and for all

How to get respected by all with logical strategies based on common sense. Education is not respect for the rules but respect for men.Anonymous Finally, let's talk about respect, in fact there are many who ask how to get respected at work, in love, at […]

Increase self-confidence

Increase self-confidence When we don't trust ourselves, we sabotage ourselves and prevent ourselves from achieving the success we deserve. If you want to know how to increase your confidence, this article is for you. Last update: 24 March, 2022There are millions […]

Like having the answer ready with a traffic light

How to have the answer ready? Let's look at the traffic light technique to have the joke ready in your most critical discussions. Before evaluating whether an answer is correct, one must evaluate whether the question is correct.Immanuel Kant Have the […]

Dobby effect: always feeling guilty

Dobby effect: always feeling guilty Do you always feel guilty? Do you punish yourself? You probably suffer from what we now call the Dobby effect.Last update: April 29, 2020If we know the world of Harry Potter, Dobby's name will be familiar to us. Dobby is a house […]

The 3 lies you tell yourself every day

There are no good lies and no bad lies, but among the different lies the ones we tell ourselves are certainly among the worst. "If you want to be successful you have to abide by only one rule: never lie to yourself." P. Rabbit. Have you ever wondered how many […]

Self-esteem and emotional dependence: two communicating vessels

Self-esteem and emotional dependence: two communicating vessels Last update: 10 September, 2019We are social individuals, we like to please and share experiences with others. But can this need for approval be harmful? Here is one of the characteristic aspects of […]

16 Ways To Increase Your Self Confidence

If you don't trust yourself, no one else will have it in your place. You may have all the tools you need to accomplish your goals, but if you don't believe in yourself you will fail. I don't know how many times I've read this sentence in personal growth manuals […]

Willpower: how to increase it dramatically

In this article we will see how to increase the willpower with 3 practical and effective strategies. There is a more powerful force than steam and electricity: the will.Fernan knight A guide to learning how to strengthen willpower and discipline. If […]

How to get respected: 3 tips based on scientific studies

People often wonder how to get respected at work, school, or in love. So here are 3 practical tips to avoid getting put your feet on your head. "Respect can be defined as the image of our worth in people's thoughts." A. Schopenhauer. Understand how to […]

Fear of the judgment of others. Understand it and get rid of it

Fear of the judgment of others is branded in our DNA. In this article, you will understand its mechanisms and find practical tips to get rid of it once and for all. The book "How to treat others and make friends”By Dale Carnegie is one of the best-selling […]

Self-esteem in adolescents

Self-esteem in adolescents Last update: 10 September, 2019Adolescence is a time of change. A phase of evolutionary development in which one is constantly looking for one's place in the world. Consequently, the need to experiment, know and adopt different roles. […]

Don't let anyone erase your smile

Don't let anyone erase your smile Bad days come by themselves, but good days have to be looked for and with a smile it will be easier to find them.Last update: January 14, 2022Don't let anyone erase your smile. Run, live and have fun. Remove the chains that bind […]

Self compassion: what to do?

Self compassion: what to do? Feeling sorry for yourself can be a reflection of low self-esteem that can, in many cases, produce depression. We suggest some strategies to avoid this trend.Last update: July 26, 2022"I'm sorry for myself, I feel like I've reached […]

How to improve self-esteem with a poem

To improve self-esteem you need to work on some key aspects of your character. Even a simple poem may be enough to discover them. "You spend 24 hours a day with yourself: try to enjoy the company." D. Von Furstenberg. Am I wrong or the latest GetPersonalGrowth […]

Personal integrity, the pillar of self-esteem

Personal integrity, the pillar of self-esteem What is personal integrity from a psychological point of view? How does it affect self-esteem?Last update: January 22, 2021Nathaniel Branden, a well-known psychotherapist who specializes in self-esteem, argued that […]

Small success theory to rebuild self-esteem

Small success theory to rebuild self-esteem Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021La small success theory it tells us that life is always better if we learn to simplify it. The biggest and apparently unsolvable […]

Accepting one's flaws, how to do it?

Accepting one's flaws, how to do it? What you have labeled a defect probably isn't. Rejecting an aspect of us often hides a problem of insecurity or lack of self-acceptance. Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November […]

We are not our mistakes, we are worth more

We are not our mistakes, we are worth more Do you feel the mistakes of the past continue to define who you are today? If you get this feeling, this article is for you.Last update: October 18, 2020For various reasons we become our own judges and our fiercest critics. […]

Feeling uncomfortable with your body: why?

Feeling uncomfortable with your body: why? Dissatisfaction with one's body is often due to social pressure, coupled with specific dysfunctional beliefs that we tend to maintain. How can we change this reality?Last update: October 07, 2020Virtually any human being, […]

The most common causes of insecurity

The most common causes of insecurity We can feel insecure for several reasons: fear of failure, of being negatively judged, or of having little self-confidence. We propose some strategies to feel safer.Last update: December 01, 2021All of us, at some point in our […]

Self-esteem exercises: 5 exercises to have self-esteem

Exercises on self-esteem to have self-esteem. Those who value themselves are safe from others; he wears a breastplate that no one can penetrate.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Self-esteem is one of our most important internal resources and very deeply determines […]

Apeing another person resizes ourselves

Be yourself, everyone else has already been taken.Oscar Wilde The idea for this article was born by observing some people I know: one in particular. I will try not to mention names, but I will use enough details to make the phenomenon I have witnessed […]

Feeling belittled by others, what to do?

Feeling belittled by others, what to do? Feeling belittled by your partner, family, or boss is exhausting. How to get out of these situations?Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021Feeling belittled is a very common […]

Dignity is the language of self-esteem

Dignity is the language of self-esteem Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021Dignity is not the result of pride, it is a precious asset that we cannot afford to give to others or lose lightly. Dignity is self-esteem, […]

How to improve self-esteem?

How to improve self-esteem? How we communicate with ourselves is one of the key factors in improving our self-esteem. If the inner dialogue is based on constant self-criticism, self-esteem will suffer. Let's think about it: if we criticized someone with phrases […]

Esteem: the basis of dignity and self-esteem

Esteem: the basis of dignity and self-esteem Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021We all need esteem. First of all by ourselves, to enhance our skills, our image and our value. At the same time, esteem is […]

Lack of confidence can make us appear selfish

Lack of confidence can make us appear selfish Lack of self-confidence generates a lot of "collateral damage". One of these is the difficulty of interacting with others in a cooperative and supportive way. Fear of rejection or making mistakes often leads to selfish […]

Therapeutic Writing: 27 Writing Exercises

Therapeutic writing: what it is and how to exploit it with simple exercises. Fill your paper with the breaths of your heart.William Wordsworth I enjoy writing and for years I have made extensive use of writing for my personal and professional growth. I […]

How to increase self-esteem (step by step)

You want to find out how to increase self-esteem one step at a time? I present to you the APP guide. APP - Self-esteem step by step, GetPersonalGrowth's guide to believing in yourself again, is available for download (go to the presentation page> click […]

Apologizing too often lowers self-esteem

Apologizing too often lowers self-esteem Apologizing too often is not fair to yourself. You need to know how to set limits to protect your valueWritten and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021Do you have a habit of apologizing […]

Self-esteem: practical course in 5 lessons

5 practical tips to regain self-esteem and self-confidence. "Self-confidence is the result of a risky situation overcome brilliantly." Jack Gibb. Here ... I knew it, now the GetPersonalGrowth Blog starts talking about self-esteem. Maybe he also wants to sell […]

Lack of self-esteem: 10 weapons to bring it down permanently

Is a lack of self-esteem an issue that affects you closely? Know that this is something you can take action on. Here are 10 tips to take immediately to make a change. How many times have you heard of lack of self-esteem, low self-awareness, low strength of mind? […]

How to be sure of yourself

A simple and practical technique to be more self-confident. "Renunciation is a daily suicide." H. de Balzac. Author's Note: I've talked to you in the past about how to boost your self-esteem and some techniques to be more confident. To be self-confident […]

We are all normal until proven otherwise

We are all normal until proven otherwise We all think we are normal people and we judge who is different from us. In fact, every individual is unique and that is what makes us rich.Last update: December 14, 2021Normality and rarity are two very subjective concepts […]

Building self-esteem after a breakup

Building self-esteem after a breakup Last update: 17 September, 2020Dealing with a breakup is one of the most stressful situations, as it involves readjusting to a new lifestyle without a partner. For this reason it is important to increase self-esteem after […]

Development of self-esteem: how it affects the family

Development of self-esteem: how it affects the family Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021The development of self-esteem is fueled (in part) by the family dynamics in which we grew up and were educated. It is […]

Self-fulfilling prophecy: what it is and how to get out of it

Today I am pleased to host a guest post by Silvia who talks to us about self-fulfilling prophecy, I leave you the floor: good reading. If men define certain situations as real, they are real in their consequences.William H. Thomas In this article I want […]

Introverted? Why it is an advantage and how to exploit it

Introverted? Let's see how to live happily as introverts without changing our character. The distrust with which the extrovert looks at the inner world is equal to that with which the introvert looks at the outer world.Carl Gustav Jung When you are talking […]

Victimism: between isolation and pessimism

Victimism: between isolation and pessimism Victimization, understood as that mask that draws attention to us, to how unfortunate we are and how bad we are, is very harmful.Last update: February 11, 2020Victimization, understood as that mask that draws attention […]

Stop sabotaging yourself with 7 tips

Stop sabotaging yourself with 7 tips Being too critical of yourself can cause significant emotional damage; find out how to stop self-sabotaging to achieve greater psychological well-being.Last update: October 10, 2021One of the problems that hinder our personal […]

Inner strength: how to cultivate it to live well

Interior strenght: let's find out what it is and how to develop it strategically. The world breaks everyone and then many are strong right at the broken points.Ernest Hemingway In this article we learn more about inner strength: what it is, how to develop […]

Grassophobia: the only elephant in the room

Grassophobia: the only elephant in the room Fatphobia is one of the most perverse social consequences. Because of it, we can come to fear the element most deeply linked to our person: our body. Last update: October 24, 2020Some people do not embody the characteristics […]

7 ways to increase your self-esteem

7 Effective Techniques To Increase self-esteem. Self-esteem cannot be built overnight. Everything needs time. If you continue to make bold efforts day after day, you will eventually gain confidence.Daisaku Ikeda Increase the self-esteem it is not an illusion […]

Positive affirmations: what they are and how to use them

Positive affirmations: how they work, how they are used, what effects they have and how to make the most of them. Words have the power to destroy and create. When words are sincere and kind, they can change the world.Buddha When we talk about positive […]

Charisma: the 10 secret qualities of charismatic people

What does it mean to have charisma, but above all, how can we increase our personal charisma? I'll tell you about it in this new GetPersonalGrowth article. You know those people who ooze charm even without having uttered a word yet? You see them entering a […]

There is something wrong with me: what can I do?

There is something wrong with me: what can I do? There are times when we feel that there is something wrong with us. Our emotional relationships end, everyone disappoints us, everything we propose is ignored and it seems that there is no way to feel good, to spend […]

Very common self-esteem problems

Very common self-esteem problems Last update: 10 September, 2019Our experience shapes and develops our self-esteem, both in positive and negative terms. The evaluation we make of our way of being and the set of characteristics that shape our ego affects our […]

Self-confidence with Just for Today technique

Self-confidence with Just for Today technique Just for today stop judging yourself and remember that you are worth more than you think. If you want to discover a simple and practical technique to gradually increase self-esteem and stop self-sabotaging yourself, […]

I feel that nobody cares about me: why?

I feel that nobody cares about me: why? Few thoughts are as devastating as realizing that hardly anyone cares about us. Behind this feeling there can be very complex realities that are worth dwelling on.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last […]

Low self-esteem and self-sabotage

Low self-esteem and self-sabotage The relationship between low self-esteem and self-sabotage constitutes a fatal alliance. Insecurity is joined by obsessive and persistent thoughts that dare to take away our merits, opportunities and potential. In short, like being […]

Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale: How Much Self-Esteem Do I Have?

Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale: How Much Self-Esteem Do I Have? One of the most popular psychology tests for assessing self-esteem is the famous Rosenberg scale. It is a ten-question test that helps us evaluate this dimension so fundamental to our psychological […]

Seeking the approval of others: is it infidelity?

Seeking the approval of others: is it infidelity? Do you believe that the word infidelity only applies to couple relationships? You would be surprised to find that we have all probably been unfaithful at least once in our life. Unfaithful to ourselves for giving […]

Raising self-esteem: 3 strategies

Raising self-esteem: 3 strategies Last update: 10 September, 2019Self-esteem, and more precisely its status and influence, is a real obstacle for many. There are countless books and articles that show it to us as a panacea. If you have self-esteem, everything will […]

Know yourself

The awareness of what we are (and what we are not) is the key to regaining confidence in ourselves. Know yourself and there is no challenge that you will not be able to face. "A life without research is not worth living." Socrates. Gnōthi seautón: know yourself. […]

Self-praise: Show off our strengths

Self-praise: Show off our strengths We need to show our positives, our skills and our abilities. This is a normal, adaptive behavior that we should all be doing. Last update: January 18, 2021Self-praise is one of the three motivations associated with ego evaluation, […]

Self-love, the balm that heals our wounds

Self-love, the balm that heals our wounds Self-love allows us to heal wounds and start our life over. It is an antidote to apathy and self-contempt. How can we cultivate it?Last update: 01 November 2020"How much do I love myself?". You may not have asked yourself […]

7 tricks for remembering people's names

In this article we see how to remember names of people. To misname things is to participate in the unhappiness of the world.Albert Camus Recently you met a person on the street who greeted you and you don't remember his name? Or have you forgotten […]

Fight to the end

Life is like a ring, with its laws and rules, fight to the end. Now I will tell you something for granted: look that the world is not all roses, it is really a bad place, miserable and dirty and however strong you may be, if you allow it it puts you on your […]

The intelligent woman knows she has no limits

The intelligent woman knows she has no limits She is not a possessive person, nor does she allow anyone to be possessive with her. In short, she is an intelligent woman!Last update: January 14, 2022For a long time, social beliefs have been handed down about the […]

Children with low self-esteem

Children with low self-esteem Last update: 17 September, 2020Do you believe that one is born with a certain self-esteem? Do you think that loving yourself is important for our daily life? Is it possible to help the children with low self-esteem? In this article […]

Acceptance and rejection by others

Acceptance and rejection by others Our relational value is a variable that we take into account in many of our actions. Usually having the feeling of increasing it is a reinforcement for us and on many occasions we also tend to come up with plans to make it happen.Last […]

How to increase self-esteem (really) step by step

How to increase self-esteem: a practical and effective guide to improve self-esteem without suffering. This article is quite long and offers a solution in small steps, if you don't have the time to read it all, please bookmark this page and read it little by […]

Self-esteem in children: 4 practical strategies to improve it

Did you know that self-esteem can already be learned as a child? In this article we see 4 practical strategies to teach the little ones about serenity and self-confidence. "You never get it right!" "You are a disaster!" "Look at your cousins, they sure ..." […]

Self-efficacy - your secret weapon when you think you can't

Developing a healthy sense of self-efficacy is one of the secret ingredients for facing the toughest challenges in our lives and achieving our most ambitious goals. But what is this self-efficacy theorized by the psychologist Albert Bandura and, above all, how […]

Self-Confidence: 20 Ways To Really Increase It

In this article we see how to increase the self-confidence. Don't worry if others don't like you. Worry if you don't appreciate yourself.Confucius Self-esteem is a quality that acts as an amplifier for every activity we carry out, in fact having greater […]

Personal devaluation and consequences

Personal devaluation and consequences Personal devaluation is probably one of the deepest and most common ailments of our times. How does it develop and what are its characteristics? To what extent can it affect us?Last update: June 05, 2021Personal appreciation, […]

Accept yourself: 7 tips to live better without feeling sorry for yourself

Learning to accept yourself is not easy. In this article you will find a real guide with 7 practical tips to embark on a path of self-awareness towards self-acceptance. Small or big daily sorrows, dissatisfaction, the failure of some personal or professional relationship […]

Echo syndrome: the fracture of self-esteem

Echo syndrome: the fracture of self-esteem Echo syndrome defines those people who have stopped worrying about themselves in order to give emotionally to others. Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021Eco's syndrome […]

Living in peace with yourself, how can you do it?

Living in peace with yourself, how can you do it? When inner peace is achieved, external storms seem less frightening. Because you have faced your fears, you are free from feelings of guilt, grudges and insecurities. Who wouldn't want to achieve such a psychological […]

Insecurity: how to defeat it in 5 moves

Insecurity and low self-esteem are like boulders that we carry on our shoulders. They slow down our every move and push us away from our goals: time to get rid of them! “The greater your potential, the greater yours will be insecurity. Presumption is […]

Comfort zone - the beginning of your life

Comfort zone: what it is, how to get out of it and what you need to know to really get your life started. The experiences that matter are often the ones we never wanted to do, not the ones we decide to do.Alberto Moravia We have been hearing about this […]

Your parents are not gods (and neither are you)

The most important thing parents can teach their children is how to get on without them.Frank A. Clark Often the cause of our low self-esteem is to be found in the past. Not only in the psychological traumas that must be faced with the help of a specialist […]

Exercise for self-esteem by Henry Ward Beecher

Are there any exercises to improve our self-esteem? I know HW Beecher's and I assure you it's head and shoulders above any psycho-bale read so far. "If you value yourself low, rest assured that the world will not raise the price." Anonymous. Improve theesteem […]

I like myself: I don't need to like everyone

I like myself: I don't need to like everyone Growing up means, among other things, realizing that you don't have to please everyone to be happy. Just love and respect yourself. Let's reflect on this in this article. Last update: January 26, 2022My way of being […]

Approval, necessary for the development of the Self

Approval, necessary for the development of the Self The approval of others is of paramount importance for the development of the Self. A demonstration: when we are born, our path of acculturation begins precisely from the relational dynamics that we build with […]

Increase self-esteem in 8 steps

Increase self-esteem in 8 steps Self-esteem affects how we relate to others, the image we project at work, and how we approach problems.Last update: 25 November 2021Self-esteem is that muscle that we should all train perfectly and at all times. More than an action, […]

Introverted? Here are the 2 poles of introversion (and how to avoid the negative one)

If you are a introverted and you feel wrong it is because so far you have only fed the negative pole of introversion. In this article, you will discover the lights and shadows of this personality trait and how to fully express your potential as an introvert (without […]

Are anxiety and low self-esteem related?

Are anxiety and low self-esteem related? Doubting ourselves and fueling a negative inner dialogue in which self-sabotage is constant gradually builds the prison of anxiety. This is the result of an insecurity that oxidizes life and that, without realizing it, makes […]

Hippocampus and self-esteem

Hippocampus and self-esteem The relationship between hippocampus and self-esteem is so direct that it has been possible to observe that people with a negative view of themselves have smaller dimensions of this brain structure.Written and verified by the psychologist […]

Being proud of yourself: how can you do it?

Being proud of yourself: how can you do it? Being proud of yourself is essential to enjoying mental and emotional health. But how to do it? We talk about it in this article.Last update: December 24, 2020Are you proud of yourself? If the answer is no, do you at […]

Imposter Syndrome: Why You Think You Don't Deserve Success

Have you ever heard of impostor syndrome? It is a psychological phenomenon that paradoxically affects the smartest people and risks endangering their future successes. If you know it, you avoid it. “The greater your potential, the greater your insecurity. Presumption […]

Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale

Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale Last update: 10 September, 2019Self-esteem is closely related to the subjective judgment we formulate about ourselves. A healthy self-esteem, therefore, will always generate great well-being, while at very low levels it can establish […]

Books on self-esteem: the best 6 to make it soar

Books on self-esteem that can change our lives. The core of your personality is self-esteem, "how much you like yourself". The more you like and respect yourself, the better you will do in whatever you want to undertake.Brian Tracy Self-esteem is certainly […]

Excessive self-esteem and the resulting risks

Excessive self-esteem and the resulting risks Self-esteem also has its dark sides, which appear when self-perception borders on narcissism and the person sees no other than himself. Self-love, to be healthy, needs a balance that prevents it from falling into a […]

Increase self-esteem: the 5 freedoms of Virginia Satir

Increase self-esteem: the 5 freedoms of Virginia Satir Last update: Augusts 20, 2020Valuing, appreciating and treating each other with affection should not be secondary aspects in our daily life, but should be an integral part and habits in our days. Putting […]

Self-esteem phrases: the 10 best aphorisms ever

Aphorisms, quotes and phrases about self-esteem are wasted. In this article, I have collected the 10 best phrases about self-confidence ever (in my opinion). “Never put your head down. Always keep it well up. Learn to look the world straight in the eye. […]

Assertiveness: or how to learn to be respected

Assertiveness is one of the key characteristics of successful people: in this article you will find out what it is and how you can develop it to earn the respect of others. “Nobody will give you freedom, justice or respect. You have to go get them. " […]

Personal strengths: Shine from within

Personal strengths: Shine from within The first step to shine with your own light is to recognize your strengths. Do you know what yours are?Last update: April 02, 2021Sometimes we are so focused on what is happening around us that we forget that we are the only […]

The impostor syndrome

The impostor syndrome People with better skills tend to suffer from impostor syndrome. They fear that at some point it will become clear that they are not as great as they seem.Last update: June 29, 2022Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon. Having the perception […]

Self-sabotage: why we are our worst enemies (and how to avoid it)

Do you know what is the definition of self-sabotage? No?! Yet it seems that you are an expert in "shooting in the foot"! It is time to learn more about this mental trap and get rid of it forever. "I do nothing against myself, yet I am my executioner." John Donne. […]

Phrases about self-esteem: 21 aphorisms that raise it

Phrases about self-esteem: we see the most effective to help us believe in ourselves. Improving self-esteem is not at all simple and often becomes even more complicated when we think we can increase it quickly. The hard truth is that to improve our self-confidence […]

Improve self-esteem thanks to mindfulness

Improve self-esteem thanks to mindfulness Last update: 10 September, 2019Defining the concept of self-esteem is not easy. We could consider it as the emotional part that derives from the conception we have of ourselves, that is, the emotions we feel based on our […]

Lack of Confidence: 10 Tips for Changing Gears

La lack of self-confidence it is one of the main obstacles that prevents us from "giving our best" and expressing our personality in the best possible way. Here are 10 practical tips to really change things. The lack of trust one of the most common and important […]

The spiral of silence for fear of rejection

The spiral of silence for fear of rejection Have you ever silenced your opinions because they are different from the majority around you? The spiral of silence theory defines a very common reality in our society.Last update: January 04, 2022The spiral of silence […]