Black women have been at the receiving end of plenty of negative messages and news for quite some time, including within the last few months of the media cycle. And while many of us are used to it or ...

Self-esteem refers to the overall subjective evaluation and perception of one's own worth and value as a person. It is the belief and confidence we have in ourselves, our abilities, and our inherent ...

One practice that is recommended by therapists is to get into the habit of journaling. Before I became intentional about writing in my journal, I’d do it every once in a while but I can’t say that I ...

As much as we all put on a brave face and go out every day to deal with the jobs and people we may dislike, doing so every day can take a toll on our self esteem. The blog Pick the Brain has a great ...

Positive self-talk is an internal dialogue that makes a person feel good about themselves. A person can use positive self-talk to think optimistically and feel motivated. Identifying negative ...

It’s that time of year where many people begin thinking about everything they have to be thankful for. Although it’s nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – We don’t have to spend two years at Walden Pond to appreciate the benefits of expressive autobiographical writing. Thinking about Thoreau’s classic and the insights he shared, however, ...

A review of research literature shows that high self-esteem has long-term psychological benefits and is distinct from the negative effects of narcissism. (Getty Images) In recent years, self-esteem ...