However, given that people have insatiable wants and desires, I find it doubtful that people will ever attain a lasting and enduring sense of high self-esteem. Meaning that 'self-esteem' is a rabbit one can chase after; but, never really attain it. — Question
... whether you can reach any material goals you might have (including things like career, hobby, travel etc. goals) and so on. — Terrapin Station
But I don't see why I have to be thinking about myself all the time and whether I am high or low on the esteem measure. — unenlightened
To understand one's capabilities and limitations is not a matter of self-esteem. — unenlightened
Well of course, I myself see myself as acute, sharp and fine, 8-) but my own condition is entirely beside the point, except just now to illustrate how put-downs tend to provoke put-ups. But I repeat, personally, since you make it so, why should I care whether I am obtuse or acute, blunt or sharp, coarse or fine? How does this good feeling or bad feeling enable or prevent me from posting in whatever manner I post? — unenlightened
Contemporary mental health thinking holds... — Bitter Crank
The self-confidence, self-esteem, and auto-biographical praiseworthiness of a Donald Trump locates him in the category of puffed-up narcissist. — Bitter Crank
You love your neighbor as you love yourself. — Mongrel
Self love requires self acceptance. — Mongrel
Is the negative yammering in your head a result of low self-esteem? Oh, maybe. It could be. Unenlightened doesn't think so, but then he doesn't get it. It could also be a habit of mind to think poorly of your self. (so, stop that. Start thinking better of yourself. — Bitter Crank
What does one say to the all powerful internal critic, who more often than not abuses you and your confidence level to cope with tasks? — Question
The more air pumped into a balloon, the larger it becomes. But the air pressure is also increased which may lead to a sense of tightening constriction. — 0 thru 9
Not often being aware of crappy and ugly stuff probably keeps that same stuff out of mind. — Zosito
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