Title: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Headings: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
What Is Self-Esteem?
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem vs. Depression
High-Self Esteem
Why High Self-Esteem Matters
Self-Esteem and Prosocial Behavior
Self-Esteem and Stress
High Self-Esteem Boosts Overall Well-Being
The Risks of Low Self-Esteem
Reactivity
Feeling Down vs. Poor Self-Esteem
Susceptibility to Depression
Risky Behaviors
Low Self-Confidence
Can You Have Too Much Self-Esteem?
High Self-Esteem vs. Arrogance and Narcissism
Contributing Factors of Low Self-Esteem
Cultivating High Self-Esteem
When to Get Help
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Accept Compliments
Give Yourself a Break
Love Yourself—Flaws And All
Value the Person You Are
Recognize the Importance of High Self-Esteem
Seek Support
Start a Gratitude Journal
Take Note of Your Thoughts
Think of Yourself as a Friend
Work on Yourself
A Word From Verywell
Article Sources

Content: On the contrary, even for those with high self-esteem, it's common to be self-critical and have some parts of yourself that you are less proud of or happy with than other elements. High self-esteem can fluctuate depending on the circumstance. However, if you have high self-esteem the positive thoughts about yourself outweigh the negative—and the negative doesn't make you discount your worth as a person. Essentially, high self-esteem is a frame of mind that lets you celebrate your strengths, challenge your weaknesses, and feel good about yourself and your life. It allows you to put daily ups and downs in perspective because, at your core, you value, trust, and respect yourself. High self-esteem also helps you understand that everything isn't about you, enabling you to not take everything personally and not be overly reactive. Strong self-respect lets you see beyond yourself and feel confident of your place in the world. Interestingly, having high self-esteem does not always align with the circumstances or qualities that you might objectively assume should correlate with feeling good about yourself. For example, some research shows that physical attractiveness does not predict high self-esteem. In fact, one study showed that teens with "facial attractiveness" scored lower on self-esteem ratings than their peers.