Instead of viewing confrontation as a battlefield, consider it a dialogue where mutual respect can flourish. By voicing your opinions and standing firm, you reinforce your worth to yourself and those ...

Most people think they have a good amount of self-respect. They picture themselves in certain situations and feel like they can confidently say they'd stand up for themselves or that the situation ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

Experts have defined self-respect in a myriad of ways and in a variety of contexts. Psychological researchers, in particular, often define self-respect as an act of honoring your needs and desires, ...

Tension: Our sense of identity frays when we allow others to define our worth. Noise: Conventional wisdom teaches us “just be confident,” but offers no real insight into boundaries and self-advocacy.

At its core, self-esteem is the way we perceive and value ourselves. It encompasses our beliefs, thoughts, and feelings about our worth and capabilities. When we have a healthy self-esteem, we possess ...

Self-esteem is often a vague concept. Often when I ask clients to define it, they aren't sure. They know it has something to do with feeling strong, confident, and good about yourself all the time.

It can be difficult to explain what respect is, but we all know it when we see it. Treating ourselves and others with respect is an essential part of human interaction if we want to live in a healthy ...

Teresa is a writer, yoga teacher, and writing coach located in Boulder, Colorado. She works to make whole-body wellness more accessible for everybody through science-backed health education and ...