When people have a desire to self-improve driven by anxiety, they often feel an overwhelming need to change themselves completely, all at once. This is fueled by a sense of impending disaster and a ...

Unhealthy self esteem in youth can lead to a litany of problems throughout one’s life: including having poor relationships with others, acting out in violent ways, and often leads to unhealthy ...

Self-esteem refers to your opinion of yourself. Low self-esteem can get in the way of your enjoyment of life and your ability to achieve long- and short-term goals. It can also adversely affect mental ...

A review of research literature shows that high self-esteem has long-term psychological benefits and is distinct from the negative effects of narcissism. (Getty Images) In recent years, self-esteem ...

Self-worth, or your belief in your own value as a person, generally comes from within. Self-esteem, or your opinion of your traits and abilities, often comes from outside sources. You can boost both ...

FILE: Students in technology class at Walnut Bend Elementary school. Houston ISD is implementing an e-learning curriculum aimed to boost students’ self-esteem and well-being. Houston ISD is ...

A psychologist's "little epiphany on the massage table" has sparked conversations around why you should beware self-improvement. Cass Dunn, a clinical and coaching psychologist, shared a profound ...

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on The LDS Parent's Toolshop. It has been republished here, with permission. Your children are bombarded every day by messages that influence how ...

Everybody experiences self-doubt from time to time. It’s a normal part of being human. When feelings of self-doubt last for long periods, however, you may have low self-esteem. “Low self-esteem is ...

Greater improvement in scores seen for patients with higher postoperative weight loss. (HealthDay News) — Self-esteem scores increase after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), with greater ...