Rafael James, a psychotherapist in Delray Beach, discusses the importance of gratitude and living life with your glass half ...

The description of personality predictors of well-being has been studied extensively. The purpose of this study is to outline the direct and indirect effects of personality traits and dispositions on ...

Maslow's hierarchy is a psychological theory explaining levels of human needs. Physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-realization are various levels mentioned in the theory.

A new study published in Journal of Personality & Social Psychology suggests that personality traits often drive changes in self-esteem during adolescence. Adolescence is pivotal for the development ...

The self-serving bias is attributing your successes to your own abilities while blaming negative effects on outside factors.

A recent study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences explores the relationship between casual sex and self-esteem, challenging long-held stereotypes about women who engage in ...

For example, if your goal is to improve public speaking, you might measure progress by the number of speeches given or the feedback received, both of which can boost your self-assurance.

For example, “I only got the job because no one else wanted it.” “A person with chronic low self-esteem has learned to filter their successes out, to undervalue them time and time again ...

Self-loathing means you have very strong feelings of dislike for yourself. Self-loathing is related to self-esteem. Everyone feels a lack of confidence sometimes, but people with healthy self-esteem ...

A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that self-esteem was a significant predictor of job satisfaction and career success. The study followed 1,700 employees over a period ...