Self-Esteem

An individual’s self-esteem is their own valuation of their qualities, worth and ‘usefulness’ in a particular role, be it in a professional group, family or social circle. It’s one of those things that when attacked can have enduring consequences on the individual. As our quotes show, not only is preservation of our own self-esteem critically important, we should also be aware of how our words and actions can affect another’s.