Self-Esteem: Respecting and Valuing Ourselves

Self-Esteem - Respecting and Valuing Ourselves Healthy, authentic self-esteem positively affects our emotional, mental, and physical health. We respect and value ourselves, feel competent, think clearly, manage our emotions and behaviors; and create a life that is creative and purposeful. Low self-esteem is not our fault, but it is our struggle. We are more vulnerable to addictions, emotional distress and dysfunctional behaviors that are harmful to ourselves and others. Recovery from low se...