Esteem

Question: What is the difference between self-esteem and arrogance? When you meet someone who feels that they are attractive, are they demonstrating positive self-esteem or arrogance? When you meet someone who feels that they are intelligent, are they demonstrating positive self-esteem or arrogance? When you meet someone who feels that they are a good person, are they demonstrating positive self-esteem or arrogance? Where do *you* draw the line between positive self-esteem and arrogance?

Answer: arrogance is having a lot of self esteem and lying to oneself that he is what he is not. self esteem is the measurement of how you think of yourself. youre arrogant when youre going against the actual truth in the back of your brain

Question: What are you view points on these questions about self esteem? 1. Do you think that if every person in the US (hypothetically) have normal (not high) self esteem that it would help or hurt sociality? 2. Does trying to build up esteem for every person who has a low esteem feed into the 'Me' Generation? 3. At what point does healthy self esteem become arrogance? 4. What are the pros and cons of low self esteem? 5. Should a person who is overweight have as high as a self esteem as a smaller person?

Answer: Hello 1. Hypothetically speaking, I don't think it would help not hurt sociality because everyone would feel the same in regards to anything. Everyone would feel positive and keep there heads up when its the right time but they will also feel down and ashamed within time. It would actually balance with eachother if it was not normal. 2. Not necessarily would it feed into the Me generation because in reality everyone thinks about themselves before others. Everyone wants what is good for themselves and what makes them feel good and happy. So by trying to build up their self esteem, I believe would not feed to the Me generation because they are just focusing on there own emotions before others. 3. Healthy self esteem can become arrogance when everything in that persons life is going perfectly well for a while. In life there is always a balance, (Good vs Evil, Fire vs Water) so having a healthy self esteem is good but sometimes people take it to the extreme and believe that they are the best, or they believe too much in themselves, which in reality it is not wrong, but it just becomes annoying and arrogant. 4. pros - I believe would be that people would feel sorry for you and help and give you everything, People would pity you and pay more attention to your situation. Then again that is a con because you should not need people helping you because you have low self esteem. con - you will waste your life sitting on a bench wishing life would change for you but nothing would ever happen. Thinking low of yourself and having low esteem would just bring distress and depression. 5. Yes because you are the way you are and there is very little if not none on changing it. People do not realize it is very hard to change on ways of doing things. Not everyone can do a 180 and change opposite direction in life. So you should be happy the way you are and accept that that is how life is. hope this can help.

Question: What's the difference between esteem and respect? Is esteem a higher level of respect? Can I use "esteem" with reference to a company or organization?

Answer: Esteem suggests being held in "respect" or a place of honor. It is a manifestation of respect. My esteemed colleagues. My respected colleagues. Highly respected. Highly esteemed. Their self-esteem. No: I esteem you Yes: I respect you You can use both depending on the context. The wrong use of esteem in the previous context sounds wrong because it refers to an achieved level and does not sound right in a context that calls for a verb. Respect is a lot more interchangeable because it is not only a noun and a verb, but a cognate, a word that sounds the same but has many different meanings. It can be used in several different contexts and tenses. Esteem is more limited in that it is noun and verb but primarily refers to a manifestation or how one is regarded by self or others--so is respected but, they have implied similarities and very different usages.

Question: How can i increase my self esteem and feel better about myself? I have a low self esteem. Even when i succeed in something i still do not feel happy about myself. This occurs to me a lot especially in the case of dating (for me it's the best thing in life to love somebody). Example: I say to myself "who wants to date me i'm not cute", "girls probably think i'm gay" and many other low self esteem things. Can anybody help?

Answer: Start by making a list of all of the things you like about yourself, and taping it up somewhere that you will see it everyday. Then, anytime you think something negative about yourself, replace it with one of the things you have written down. Over time, it will become like a second nature to compliment yourself when feeling down. Find something that you are really good at, and that you feel good about yourself while doing it, then plan events or hanging out around that one thing. For example, say you are really good about bowling and when you bowl you feel awesome about yourself. Invite some people that make you feel GOOD about yourself, to go bowling with you. It is much easier to be confident and more social when you are doing something that makes you feel good about yourself. Also, do something like get a haircut, get a manicure or pedicure, or get a new outfit! It's amazing what a confidence boost you get from any of these things. I actually have a website where I create outfits for people to help boost their self esteem! My website is http://danicaliforniaoutfits.com and I will create you some outfits! My motto is Real Style, Real You. I also have a blog about self esteem, confidence, fitness, and health! It's http://IAmFree2BeMe.blogspot.com Remember that you are beautiful inside and out no matter what people might tell you or what you think of yourself. Hold your head held high and think about all of the things YOU love about yourself. Stand your ground and stay true to yourself and what you believe in. Surround yourself with people that make you feel good about yourself and confident. Don't waste your time on those who make you feel bad! "Always wear an invisible crown on your head" - Author Unknown

Question: How to build self esteem when are you being put down constantly? I have a low self esteem which I want to work on improving. How do you block out the negative things people say about you.

Answer: When someone says something negative to you, turn it around in a positive. Like if someone says,"Ooh, your shoes are so ugly." Turn around and say, "That's fine but they're Coach and cost $200 more than yours." Or you could say, "I didn't buy them for you to like, that's why they're on my feet." Be nice but smart at the same time. You don't have to curse someone out for them to feel stupid. Think of it as they are looking for ways to build their self-esteem because of how insecure they are with themselves, that's why they look for ways to put others down. Have a sense of pride within yourself, say that you're beautiful and no one is the judge of that but yourself! Good Luck

Question: What are the factors that lead a person to develop low self esteem and loss of self confidence? Why are some people confident and have high self esteem? Why are some people inconfident and have low self esteem? What determines if a person develops a high self esteem or low self esteem? How is self confidence built and is it all in the mind, of what one believes about oneself? Or is one's self image a real reflection of the reality of one's genuine abilities?

Answer: A person develops low self-confidence if they can sense that they are not liked or appreciated by other people. If you try to make friends, for example and get rejected most of the time, you are likely to lose your self-confidence. If you try hard to pass a math test - and fail instead, your self confidence will suffer. I believe one's self image is, in part, a reflection of one's genuine abilities. If whatever you are doing is not being accepted by others, then you are bound to question yourself. What mental health professionals, on the other hand, seem to believe - is that self confidence is all in your head. They think that if you are not confident, that you are showing signs of a pathology of some sort. Without truly examining the negative circumstances you are experiencing in life, they think you should be taking medication or that your thoughts are somehow 'distorted.' When someone is lacking confidence, the first thing to ask is if they are getting more negative (than positive) feedback from others.

Question: What are some good self-esteem building sports or activities for young children? My children are 4 (almost 5) and 6 1/2 years old. They have been accepted by the State of California as Victims of Crime. I need to get them both into some sports or activities that can build their self-confidence and self-esteem. Do you have any suggestions and is there any monetary assistance to help me with the costs?

Answer: any type of karate... I sent my kids thru karate and when they where taught to break the boards...Man, that was fantastic for them. They realised they had power within themselves... They loved it.. And yes..all girls!!

Question: What are ways I can improve my self esteem and learn to love myself? I have always had issues with low self esteem. My mom never helped me with it either. She has low self esteem herself. I have tried to keep a journal but don't write in it everyday like I should. I have started to lose weight and just need to learn to love me.

Answer: well just remember that everyone is special and that makes you special and unique in a way. There must be something about you that is attractive and lovely, whether it is the looks or the brains or the personality, try to work on yourself to be all three of those. Educate yourself and gain knowledge about your field and general life info. Once you have more self confidence , you'll love yourself more ( although you should love yourself no matter what and try to be better). Once you love yourself more people will notice the sparkle in you and the self confidence and that will even increase your self esteem. Pray for God to help you and guide you. Good luck!

Question: How do you raise your self-esteem and genuinely feel good about yourself? How does this work? Is it possible for someone who has a lot of emotional baggage to go from having a lifetime of low self-esteem to feeling great about oneself (at least most of the time if not all)? Can this really happen and how? If this were something so simple that I could "just do it" then I wouldn't need to ask this question.

Answer: I had things happen when I was a lot younger in life and it took me a long time to not be down on myself and not blame myself all the time, but fortunately I have been able to move on. It does take work. It takes talking it out with someone, often a professional and making a list of some of the positive things about yourself that make you feel better about yourself. Perhaps you can look at what things you like about your life and how they make you happy. Look also at aspects of yourself and what you would like to improve and what you like now as it is. Keeping a list of the good things really helps you to focus more on the positive than the negative in your life and the shift in focus can sometimes be enough to help improve your confidence and give you the courage to do new things. However if there is a considerable amount of emotional baggage hanging around, I would highly recommend talking to a professional because they really can help give you some great tips on improving your self esteem, but also can help you to get rid of unwanted waste and negative memories and thought patterns in your life.

Question: How can I incorporate self-esteem into a biology lesson? I need to formulate a lesson plan for a high school biology course that incorporates self-esteem in some way. I wanted to possibly include some of the physiology involved with low/high self-esteem, but all of the resources I've come across focus on other aspects of self-esteem. Does anyone have any ideas for the lesson or resources I could refer to? Thanks!

Answer: Self-esteem is a bit of a squishy science. I think it's a combination of mood (manic/depressive, stress and everything in between), combined with psychological factors The psychology is not within the scope of biology, but the many aspects of mood are certainly affected by the health of the human animal So I can think of two approaches which would compliment one another. . . 1. Study the neurological aspects of self-awareness. I'm not sure where you'd begin with that. Perhaps look at MRI scans of people with different moods and the brain chemistry involved. There is a lot to work with there, but I don't know how you'd adopt it for a course. Perhaps get into the basics of how the brain functions, and which critical receptors are at play in determining different moods. Look at the role of serotonin and similar. Perhaps study how the various drugs change things in the brain; kids these days could benefit from knowing as much as they can about how both street drugs and prescription pharmaceuticals work. (I'd explore the dark and dirty side of both. The legal drug industry is a monster.) 2. Look at how nutrition and environmental factors (toxins in water, food, etc.), and general health can affect awareness, energy levels and neurology. I believe even light is a factor. There is a lot related to mood in even something as basic as eating a hamburger. (I know people who turn sad and angry every time they eat fast food or high sugar items. There are sound reasons for this. Hormones in milk and eggs and chicken can also really screw up a person. Soy is an interesting plant; it contains a female growth hormones which, while plant derived, can have a significant impact upon people who consume it; I've read accounts where male babies fed on Soy milk have been damaged.) Look at organic food alternatives to see how they affect the body. Detoxification is a neat concept. Look at how it can be achieved through sweating, and how toxins and heavy metals are stored in fat cells. Maybe look at how fluoride affects the pineal gland, (which is the producer of melatonin in the brain, which affects sleep and dream states). I read a story which described how Nazi prison camps experimented with introducing different substances into the drinking water to make prisoners docile and easy to bully. Fluoride topped the list as the most effective. (I don't know how much self-esteem one can have when drugged into docility.) Self-esteem is linked to sound mental health, which in turn is linked to sound physical health. It's a very clever course you are investigating. There is tons of this stuff and it is absolutely fascinating. You can really help your kids by teaching this kind of course. Kudos, and good luck!

Question: How do I open a self esteem center for girls and adult women ? Im a 24yr old female intersted in starting a community program for teenage girls. I would like for this program to deal with their self-esteem ( how they view themseleves). I would like to find ways to help them deal with emotional stress, negative body image, abuse, disordered eating, and suicidal thoughts.

Answer: that is a very sweet idea. I think many girls can use that help but i'm not sure how you can. sorry.

Question: Is it unhealthy to derive a lot of self esteem from work/productivity? I worked full time in a very fulfilling field (emergency medical services) for several years and then took a leave of absence to go back to school. I am done with my education now, but have been unable to return to work due to the poor economy. I have noticed that I am increasingly depressed, anxious, and have lower self-esteem due to my inability to be productive. Any tips (other than getting a job) to becoming happier and regaining my self esteem?

Answer: I suggest you find ways to make your self happy. Think positive and everything will be fine. You're a professional individual who have a bright future. For now, why don't you try something else like join in a dance organization, have a singing voice lesson, learn culinary, and other stuff that interests you. This is the time to actually do you hobbies and other hidden talents you have. Explore your self and find the right material for your happiness. Enjoy life. If you really need a job then go for job searching but if you're still in the mode of depression. Better yet look for new activities that will gain more confidence for your self. I hope that help you out. Good Luck!

Question: My friend suffers from low self esteem and low confidence. What can I tell him to encourage him? I don't really know what to tell him, but I want to help. What can I tell him to help increase his self esteem and confidence in himself? Feel free to add as much detail as you want. Thanks.

Answer: Tell him all the time that he is a wonderful person, but try to be subtle. You can say, " Where did you get that interesting shirt? I need to buy it!" Self-esteem is a chronic mood. Take walks and exerise with him/her and encourage her to do sports. Also buy alot of chocolates for your friend: chocolate is thought to enhance mood. One last thing: buy several self-esteem books and read them.

Question: What web-sites are good references for information on self esteem? I'm doing a project for health class and I need information on self esteem (facts, solutions to low self-esteem, unusual facts, etc.) the information has to be accurate.

Answer: Hi there i read ur message i had a problem like this but few days before i was surfing the web i have sawed a web add in that web site i got lots of knowledge about online degrees and other education i think that may be u will find some thing the add is http://distancelearningguide.net

Question: What is the difference between an Siuzuki Esteem and Suzuki Baleno? And where can iI find performance parts for my little 98 HP Suzuki Esteem? I have seen something called the tornado and supposedly it adds 17 HP and 1-2 mpg to your car. My bf uses it and I cant really tell if it does or not in his car. But he thinks it does...Who knows but they have it at Pep Boys for like 64$, is it worth it?

Answer: Suzuki esteem is a small car and baleno is a slightly bigger car witha slightly bigger engine.. that s all... No, It does not add 17 hp, maybe 4 or 5 that s it. and dont add 2 mpg. but if it is ffor $64, then it is worth for the five odd horses that it adds

Question: There is direct correlation between ones self esteem and how they treat others? I'm a big believer in when people are generally nasty to others and over cocky, putting other people down, that they are doing it to feel better about themselves. I believe a happy person with a good self esteem will always treat others with respect and love. Agree or disagree?

Answer: Well I agree wth u a part...Yes what u said is correct bt U no sometimes some ppl are rude & incorrigible by nature...& so weather their self esteem is fulfilled or not that really don't matter much 2 them... Bt mostly ppl with good mood & fair self esteem---are more generous,kind,well behaved & likable...:)