Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem is a problem that plagues almost everyone. Even seemingly confident or narcissistic individuals often struggle with a side of themselves that is self-critical, self-shaming, even self-hating. Every person is divided between a part of themselves that is on their own side and a part of themselves that acts as an internal enemy. This inner coach tends to comment on our every move, keeping us from going after what we want or accomplishing our goals. In this section, you can start to understand how this inner critic is formed and how it influences your life. Learn ways to identify and challenge this inner critic that hurts your self-esteem, so you can live the life you desire.

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