With healthy self-esteem you're assertive in expressing your needs and opinions, confident in your decision-making abilities, can secure honest relationships, and are less likely to stay in unhealthy ones. You're also realistic in your expectations and less likely to be overcritical of yourself and others.
However, low self-esteem is an epidemic beyond measure in the young and the old. The current stress-driven environment pushes us to second guess ourselves time and again. However, there are ways to maintain the balance in nurturing healthy self-esteem. Let's find out how...