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The William James Formula For Self-Esteem
According to ‘The Principles Of Psychology’, an 1890 book by William James, known as the father of American psychology, self-worth is based on our actual achievements and our aspirations, as in the equation below:
Self-Esteem = Success/Pretensions.
The equation simply means that if we have more success, we have good self-esteem. The idea is to focus on our strengths, skills and in those areas where we can do something meaningful.
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Self-Talk And Self-Doubt
How Self-Esteem impacts our daily life:
- Self-Talk: A constant dialogue that we have with ourselves, where our own mind becomes our enemy, talking us out of doing what can help us grow and learn with many ‘logical’ excuses/reasons.
- Self-Doubt:
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Self-Esteem And Self-Worth
Self-esteem is defined as your personal value, the all-embracing sense of self-worth. It is affected by your childhood experiences, genetics and other factors that may be not in your control.
The factors affecting self-esteem that you can manage are: personal circumsta...
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According to Bruce Lee, our misguided grasping at our self-worth is a confusion due to us mistaking pride for self-esteem. Pride is feeling worthy for an external object, position, or accomplishment, but self-esteem is derived from our own achievements.
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Narcisism & Self-esteem
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The Intrinsic Value of Self-Discovery
Key concepts: internal success, true purpose, self-exploration, personal growth, passion, values, aspirations, fulfillment, meaningful contribution.
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