What is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem is how a person sees and feels about themselves overall – their sense of “I’m okay and I have value” (or not).
Self-esteem is how a person sees and feels about themselves overall – their sense of “I’m okay and I have value” (or not).
Ideal relationships are not flawless or conflict‑free. They are relationships where truth and care can coexist. Where you can be real, including imperfect, and still feel fundamentally respected, valued, and free to be yourself.
Curiosity is the natural desire to know more. It’s the gentle inner pull that says, “What is that?”, “Why is it like this?”, or “What would happen if…?”
Love is the deep “yes” your whole being feels toward someone or something. It is a lasting care that wants the other to exist, to be safe, and to grow – even when it’s not easy, even when you don’t get what you want in the moment.
Boundaries are how you teach the world, and yourself and how to treat you. They are not walls to shut everyone out, but doors with handles you control. You have the right to open and close those doors in ways that keep you safe, steady, and more fully yourself.
Self-worth Self-worth is the quiet belief that, simply by being human, you have value. It is not about what you earn, achieve, look like, or how perfect you are. It is the deep sense that “I matter,” even on bad days, even when you make mistakes. What self-worth is Self-worth Read more
Honesty and Truth Honesty and truth sit at the centre of both authenticity and “showing off” – boasting, exaggerating, attention-seeking, etc. They are what your real self stands on, when it is brave enough to stop performing and start simply being the real you. What honesty and truth are Honesty Read more
This article is a simple guide to friendship, and how setting clear and firm boundaries can lead to great friendships.
This is Lesson twelve of our self-mastery course, Training the Ego. In this module, we look at setting and maintaining boundaries.