Posted by Lini on July 7, 2002, at 21:16:20
In reply to self-esteem - Zo and Fi, posted by mist on July 7, 2002, at 21:07:53
Just to add some more to the mix, could self esteem also relate to how you understand other people's thoughts of you (thus influencing how you make decisions)? Like, if you had high self esteem, and thought that you were pretty okay, maybe you would be more likely to see the glass as half full (since if you're okay, it is easier to imagine someone/thing being okay too?).I know that it is easier to decide things about life when I feel like people are going to love me regardless, trust my abilities, support my decisions etc. Maybe that is what self esteem is, the assumption that you'll be supported, loved and appreciated?
Now I'm slipping!
-L
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