The secrets to living a happy life

An optimist sees a glass half full of water. A negative person sees the glass as half empty. The chronic complainer sees water that isn't cold enough, sees the smudge on the rim, which means the glass wasn't cleaned properly and...

Toxic self-esteem is easy to notice. One can see a disconnect between how the person sees himself, and how the world sees him.

It is your coworker who’s incompetent in their job but takes credit for other people’s work.

Those with a toxic self-esteem feel good about themselves ...

Then are the people who tend to involve more emotional validation. The type of people who just want a hug, and to be told "it's going to be okay".

When they encounter someone going through a hard time, they sit them down and hold their hand, and tell them meaningful words of encouragement. ...