Self-Esteem

Self-Esteem

To have self-esteem means to have confidence and respect for oneself. Several people vary as to having high or low self-esteem. It is not something that can be taught. It is a quality among several people and is often a result of ones gifts or talents. Slater shows high self-esteem to be detrimental to society and also saying, “people with low self-esteem seem to do just as well in life as people with high self-esteem. In fact, they may do better, because they often try harder.” That is not always the case.

Those who have high self-esteem may use it as a means of helping others to feel better about themselves, while those with low self-esteem may often be depressed and pessimistic. People with high self-esteem are also more prone to handle stress and overcome hardships better than a person with low self-esteem, considering the confidence they have in themselves in which to do so. Those with high self-esteem tend to be mistaken as arrogant or conceited. However, the confidence that is exemplified should be seen as encouraging and heartening for those who may be discouraged or insecure.