Our findings show that, while global self-esteem is more strongly related to measures of psychological well-being, specific (academic) self-esteem is a much better predictor of school performance.

Global self-esteem can be high (some prefer the term “healthy”) but rather low in a specific situation or in relation to a specific activity. For example, Jane may have high overall self-esteem and have a positive view of herself as a dancer, and yet have low self-esteem about communicating in a second language.

Abstract. Examined 2 types of self-esteem that may have strikingly different consequences, global self-esteem (more relevant to psychological well-being) and specific self-esteem (more relevant to behavior).

A solution would be to replace self-validating goals with learning goals. Adopting goals that are good for the individual as well as others around them may lessen the impact of contingent self-esteem.

In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person’s overall subjective sense of personal worth or value. In other words, self-esteem may be defined as how much you appreciate and like yourself regardless of the circumstances.

Improving Your Self-Esteem

1. Identify and Challenge Your Negative Beliefs.
2. Identify the Positive About Yourself.
3. Build Positive Relationships—and Avoid Negative Ones.
4. Give Yourself a Break.
5. Become More Assertive and Learn to Say No.
6. Improve Your Physical Health.
7. Take On Challenges.

Various factors believed to influence our self-esteem include:

• Genetics.
• Personality.
• Life experiences.
• Age.
• Health.
• Thoughts.
• Social circumstances.
• The reactions of others.

People who have high self-esteem have confidence in their own abilities. They don’t waste time indulging in negative self-talk. They take responsibility for their own actions and they don’t look to others to make decisions for them. They do not need the approval of others to feel good about who they are.

They appreciate themselves and other people. They enjoy growing as a person and finding fulfillment and meaning in their lives. They are able to dig deep within themselves and be creative. They make their own decisions and conform to what others tell them to be and do only when they agree.

Low self-esteem is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. They often feel incompetent, unloved, or inadequate. People who struggle with low self-esteem are consistently afraid about making mistakes or letting other people down.

Social media has been linked to higher levels of loneliness, envy, anxiety, depression, narcissism and decreased social skills. 60% of people using social media reported that it has impacted their self-esteem in a negative way. …

Body image and self-esteem directly influence one another. When you have healthy body image, you feel comfortable about your body and know how to care for it. When someone doesn’t like their body, they may not feel good about themselves or take care of themselves.