Since our goal is to enhance our self-esteem, we need to substitute self-criticism with self-compassion. Specifically, whenever your self-critical inner monologue kicks in, ask yourself what you would say to a dear friend if they were in your situation (we tend to be much more compassionate to fr...

Eliminating unnecessary thoughts, fears and concerns helps to reduce stress, boost self-esteem and free up mental space.

Let go of all the negative thoughts and emotions that make you feel bogged down. Monitor your thoughts regularly and try to replace your negative thoughts w...

Researchers have found that there are different types of self-esteem. There are two broad categories:

• Healthy self-esteem. You base the way you feel on the things you can control in your life.
• Toxic self-esteem. You base your self-worth on external, unco...