In an earlier blog post, I wrote about self-esteem, what it is and where it comes from. In this post, we’ll explore ways to nurture and grow your self-esteem. When we have high self-esteem, we view ourselves with respect and approach life with a positive mindset.
People pleasers are likable because they work hard at being pleasant and accommodating. If you identify with being a people pleaser, you may have become one as a reaction to how you were raised. You most likely received subtle or overt messages that in order to receive your parent’s approval, you had to adjust to their expectations.
Possessing strong emotional intelligence can greatly enhance your relationships. It enables you to grasp others' perspectives, acknowledge the impact your actions have on them, and deepen your empathy.
Self-esteem is the way we perceive and value ourselves. It’s what tells us whether we're good enough, capable, and deserving of happiness. When we have healthy self-esteem, we view ourselves in a positive light, acknowledge our strengths, and feel confident in our abilities.
The longest study on happiness showed that it’s the quality of our relationships that ultimately determine how happy we are in life. It’s not just relationships with significant others or family members that affect our happiness either. It’s all of our social connections…
