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Margaret Paul, Ph.D.'s Articles in Self-Esteem

  • What Creates Self-Esteem?
    We all want to feel good about ourselves but many of us go about this in the ways that will never create self-esteem.

    Do you believe that you will have high self-esteem when:

    • You make a lot of money?

    • You achieve a high position in your work?

    • You have an expensive car or an expensive home?

    • You are famous?

    • You find the right relationship?

    • You receive approval from the important people in your life?

    While all of these can result in momentary ...
  • Self Esteem: You Are Not Who You Think You Are
    David sat in front of me at one of my five-day intensive workshops. A successful businessman with a wife and two grown children, David believed that he was not good enough.

    “I’m insufficient,” he said. “I’m inadequate.”

    I looked at this kind man and felt deep sadness for him. He did not know who he was.

    “Why do you believe that?” I asked.

    “I didn’t do well in school, and I’ve made lots of mistakes in my life.”

    “So you are basing your worth on your performance,...