In a previous article, I’ve written about the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem. Self-confidence can be derived from being successful in one area of life, whereas self-esteem is how highly we regard ourselves as a person.
It’s how much we like, value and accept ourselves. Despite the fact that many people attempt to pursue high self-esteem through ‘doing’ – earning more money, being more successful or altering their bodies through plastic surgery or dieting – becoming more confident in one area doesn’t necessarily mean your self-esteem improves at the same rate.
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