self-esteem Archives

The Best Possible Version of You

Last post I mentioned the authors I’m working with and how they can get stymied by seeking perfection. They wonder if they have the right and credibility to put lessons out to the world. You may be going through a similar dynamic. Fearful to speak up, take a stand, or attempt something bold. You think you have issues?

Vote for Yourself

It’s one of my favorite/most excruciating things to do this time of the year. Watching the Top 10 on So You Think You Can Dance. You get to see ten people with mad genius talent, doing performances directed and created by some of the best choreographers on earth. But it’s like going to see Titanic. You already know it doesn’t have a happy ending...

The #1 Stupid Reason You Hold Back from Success

You want to propose to a woman, but you’re afraid. You think it’s because you’re fearful she might say ‘no.’ But that’s not the real reason…You want to launch a new business, but you’re afraid. You think it’s because you’re fearful it might fail. But that’s not the real reason…You want to set a bold, audacious goal for yourself, but you’re afraid. You think it’s because you’re fearful you might miss the goal and be disappointed. But that’s not the real reason…

Are You Turning into Your Parents?

There is a hysterical series of commercials from an insurance company here in the U.S. right now, with the theme of turning into your parents. That thought might be the most frightful thing you’ve ever heard. And probably should be.

Building Up Your Self-Worth (Self-Esteem)

Last post we explored the suppressors, the things that cause you to doubt or diminish your self-worth. And I told you that self-worth can never come from things outside of yourself. Self-worth comes from the inside. So let’s look at some things that build up your self-worth.

Things that Destroy Your Self-Worth

Last post we looked at how people punish or self-sabotage themselves because they have worthiness issues. Their self-worth is so low that they consciously or subconsciously, don’t believe they deserve to be healthy, happy and prosperous. So it’s worth some more discussion on how you can actually build up your self-worth.

Fighting Depression and Narcissism

Many of the most devoted religious people I know are actually quite narcissistic. Their noble pursuit of peace, love and harmony seems noble enough, but it’s actually because they are so self-absorbed and seeking these things for themselves.

Getting Comfortable in Your Own Skin

If you want to learn humility, just try being a kid growing up with bad teeth. Of course, the problem is, in addition to humility, you also probably get the burden of insecurity and low self-esteem. Or at least that was the case with me…

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