What is Self-esteem? - Panorama

What is Self-esteem?

Self-esteem is the way we feel about ourselves. When we feel good the world looks nice, productivity goes up and relationships are a lot better. The reverse is just as true. Self-image is the way we see ourselves. Our opinion of ourselves critically influences everything, in every walk of life.

Self-esteem comes from recognizing and accepting your self-worth. Acceptance of self-worth makes a person feel secure internally. Self-esteem is a major component in determining success or failure. High self-esteem leads to a happy, gratifying and purposeful life. Unless you perceive yourself as worthy, you cannot have high self-esteem. All great world leaders and teachers throughout history have concluded that one must be internally driven in order to be a success.

Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.

We transfer our unconscious self-appraisal to others and they respond to us accordingly. People with high self-esteem grow in conviction, competence and willingness to accept responsibility. They face life with optimism, have better relationships and more fulfilling life. They are motivated and ambitious. They are more sensitive. Their performance and risk-taking ability go up. They are open to new opportunities and challenges. They give and receive constructive criticism and sincere compliments with ease.

There are some advantages of high self-esteem:-

·       Self-esteem gives confidence without arrogance.

·       Self-esteem creates willingness to accept responsibility.

·       Self-esteem builds optimistic attitudes.

·       Self-esteem leads to better relationships and fulfilling lives.

·       Self-esteem makes a person self-motivated and ambitious.

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Self-esteem makes a person open to new opportunities and challenges.

·       Self-esteem makes a person trust-worthy.

·       Self-esteem makes a person more secure.