Self Esteem
“No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
Self esteem… you’ve heard of it before. Some of us throw around the term carelessly, others wonder what it is. In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value.
Imagine for a moment that you are cradling a newborn in your arms. She sleeps peacefully, soft, innocent, pure. Is it possible to set a value for this child? No. We would all agree that this infant has immeasurable value.
No one can ruin that. The child will grow and change, but her value remains too great to measure. You too were that infant. The precious part inside of you that directs your mission on earth, your soul, neshama, has a value that is immeasurable. Value yourself for your internal worth as a human being, just for being, and find self esteem.
The topic of self esteem is infinitely more complex than this small example, but the bottom line is that having self esteem is important for you to function optimally. Are you wondering, or maybe worrying, “Do I have self esteem?”
Try this: Click on the link below to take an online version of the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale:
