Two young women. Two similar stories. But different experiences led them along different paths when it came to developing confidence and self-esteem. Shweta Kinkale, a 26-year-old e-commerce writer in ...

SELF-esteem, or the way we view ourselves, plays a central role in a child’s motivation and achievements in school, social relationships and their ability to bounce back from setbacks. A child’s ...

Low self-esteem is something many kids cope with as they try to navigate the world. They might feel like they are not good enough or are unlovable, and have negative views that affect their thoughts ...

Cowritten by Arasteh Gatchpazian and Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Self-esteem represents the foundation that supports the relationship you have with yourself. It carries over into every aspect of life. Let’s ...

Confidence and self-esteem are two hugely important foundations for teenagers’ mental health and wellbeing, yet young people often struggle with these during puberty and beyond. Dr Radha Modgil is a ...

At one time or another, most parents ask themselves: "What can I do to help my child feel better about himself...to feel more confident...to view life positively?" Positive self-esteem is a key to ...

Very few things can invigorate – or shatter – a student’s self-esteem like the university application process. We observe this up close as college counsellors. Even if we did not study psychology, we ...

Many people feel a lack of personal power in their lives as though they are controlled by outside forces more than by inner choices. Now I'm not referring to psychoses or OCD here, but rather what is ...

Talabi, a renowned children’s author and convener of Akada Children’s Book Festival, Nigeria’s first and largest ...

Growing up isn’t easy. Most of us likely felt that we had to navigate the challenges of childhood and adolescence without a ...