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When we face failure or disappointment, it’s easy to get down on ourselves—and to look for ways to feel better fast. Unfortunately, some of the strategies we adopt in the service of ...

I feel the hunger pang in my stomach after a morning of work. I have two options! My first option is to grab the bag of sweets sitting temptingly beside me. Not only will they silence the growl in my ...

Self-worth, the inner belief that you are valuable and deserving of love, respect, and success, is the foundation of emotional well-being. In a world that constantly demands validation, maintaining a ...

Confidence is key to unlocking opportunities in both personal and professional life. It helps us trust ourselves, try new things and inspire others. The best part? Confidence is something you can ...

Rula reports that low self-esteem can stem from various causes, and offers six methods to boost self-worth and confidence.

Providing teenagers opportunities to affirm positive aspects of their identities can help bolster their self-esteem over time and ease transitions to high school, new Cornell psychology research finds ...

Self-esteem scores more than doubled within one year of weight-loss surgery, according to a new study* presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2025 Annual ...

The process of aging brings many visible changes, one of the most significant being the arrival of gray hair. For many, this natural sign of aging is met with anxiety and the urge to cover it up, ...

The benefits of bariatric surgery can extend beyond physical weight loss and improved metabolic parameters, according to a new study finding that self-esteem surges in the first year following the ...