Self Esteem Issues

How The New Definition Of Success Affects Our Sense Of Meaning

Carlo Strenger | Posted 11.17.2011

Carlo Strenger

Our culture, addicted to global success stories, is making it increasingly difficult for the overwhelming majority of people who make a decent living through hard work, but do not belong to the global ruling class, to feel that they matter.

Ever Blamed Someone's Mean Comment On Low Self-Esteem? You May Have Been Right

Psych Central | Rick Nauert, Ph.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

By Rick Nauert, Ph.D. PsychCentral Scientists believe a coping strategy for people with low self-esteem is to degrade other people, which improves h...

Lessons From My Life As A Fat Kid

Jane Shure | Posted 11.17.2011

Jane Shure

Concerns about obesity are real, as are concerns about eating disorders. Shaming children never helps. Let's use National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month to empower our kids and families.

Anorexic "Tips" from the Biggest Loser

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 11.17.2011

Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Food is a gift. It is not something to be feared or demonized but rather to be eaten with joy and thanksgiving. Take it from someone who has eaten food out of the garbage.

"Fat Princess" Game Trades Self-Esteem For Cheap Laughs

Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent | Posted 11.17.2011

Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent

As little girls, we loved to dress up and play fairy princess, but as we got older we realized how sexist and damaging many of these fantasies are. T...