We sometimes speak of “flaws” as though they’re irredeemable. There is some embarrassment when admitting to being imperfect. One tends to appreciate, however, people who say that they are “a work in progress.” The flaws are there,...

Criticism is not easy to take, but it seems we are quick to dispense it. While we should speak up when we see that something is wrong, we should also be mindful of the reasons why we...

Your feeling of self-worth and accomplishment is an important aspect of your personality. When you do not feel good about yourself, your social and professional life can be severely affected. Luckily, you can take steps to improve...

When the Bible said (and here we’re merely paraphrasing) “serve others,” the more cynical might have asked: “What’s in it for me?” Well, apparently, beyond religious tenets on altruism, there are indeed physical and spiritual benefits of...

Many people mistakenly think that being alone is akin to being a loser—as if solitude was a stigma that we should all avoid. But this could not be farther from the truth—there are many benefits of solitude,...

Low self-esteem is a one of the most common emotional challenges in today’s society. Most of us can easily forgive others for their mistakes. Forgiving ourselves is much more difficult. That is because many of us feel,...

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt If you have low self-esteem, now is the time to change how you feel about yourself and alter your life. Low...