Self-esteem is a term used to a wide extent nowadays. Teachers consider it part of education training; parents instill confidence in the hope of better handling life’s challenges. It has become a mantra for life coaches, as though self-esteem is a magical potion, an elixir for happiness.
But what is self-esteem?
The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale is a set of questions used to measure both positive and negative feelings an individual has about themselves.
Baumeister, Campbell, Krueger, and Vohs (2003) set out to see if having a high self-esteem, based on the Rosenberg Scale, produced better performance, success, happiness, and a healthier life.
The answer was not straightforward. For one thing, many with high self-esteem overstate good things about themselves, and inflate their own success.
Overly confident individuals are quick to defend against criticism. Their ‘good’ qualities are framed by haughtiness and boastful swagger.
Many would regard someone with high self-esteem as vainglorious.
However, this is not the end of the story. As Mark Twain once said, “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.”
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High self esteem not the goal then, AJ. Perhaps moderation in all things should be what we aspire to be?
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