We hear a great deal about self-esteem. But what is self-esteem, really? Self-esteem is our opinion of ourselves, based on others' perceptions. So, how is it that we all, or at least many of us, have ...

Our self-image plays a critical role in shaping our identity and influencing how we engage with the world. It encompasses not just our physical appearance, but also the way we perceive ourselves ...

Years of social anxiety forced me to learn everything about confidence around other people. I found an amazingly fine line between getting caught up in anxiety and enjoying social interactions. Here's ...

Psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre has become an expert in self-loathing. No, it’s not because he experiences self-hatred. It’s because he has spent decades studying what he considers an epidemic of ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Low self-esteem is like a sneaky shadow. It follows you ...