Your values, on the other hand, are far more trustworthy.

Self-respect is the foundation of healthy self-esteem and self-worth. When you respect yourself, you recognize your inherent value and treat yourself with kindness, compassion, and dignity. This involves setting boundaries, advocating for your needs, and refusing to t...

Many people who suffer from depression are actually masking a feeling of anger, turning their rage toward someone else on themselves.

By acknowledging and accepting or discussing your angry feelings, you are much less li...

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...