Tag Archives: empathy

Self-esteem and beauty

Posted by Cecilia

Self-esteem tends to beautify us and our life.  We can confirm this statement when we picture those people who have a strong self-esteem.  Don’t they smile often and always seem to be happy?  These are the people we like to … Continue reading →

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Self-esteem and selfishness

Posted by Cecilia

Some people say that self-esteem is a form of being self-centered. There is one big difference between self-esteem and selfishness.  It’s empathy. Empathy is the connection between us and others because it makes us interested in and respectful toward others.  … Continue reading →

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Self-esteem and judgement

Posted by Cecilia

At first glance it might be easier to determine what kind of self-esteem others have than to recognize our own self-esteem.  People may even speak about the self-esteem of others as an instrument of power. In fact nobody can see everything inside another person.  We can’t … Continue reading →

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Esteem for autistic children

Posted by Cecilia

Children with autism touch the heart because it interferes with our ability to be social. Human beings need verbal communication and other kinds of social interaction.  We seek reactions and the feeling that we’re respected, that we get esteem. It’s also easy … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day

Posted by Cecilia

We can give esteem without any outer reason on any day in the year.  We also can give esteem on special days such as the Valentine’s Day. It is not a coincidence that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in spring, the … Continue reading →

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Self-esteem and shyness

Posted by Cecilia

Some people believe that being shy is a sign of low self-esteem.   But what does shyness really mean and what leads a person toward a high self-esteem? Being shy can be a reaction to being hurt or humiliated.  It can be used as a … Continue reading →

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Self-esteem for nurses

Posted by Cecilia

The nursing profession has much to offer those who pursue it as a career.   Often it’s just the satisfaction of helping and serving in a position vital to a community. The demands of the job are many and varied.  Patience, understanding, calmness, … Continue reading →

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Esteem rejoices in the truth

Posted by Cecilia

Can we agree to define truth as opposite of injustice?  Perhaps it becomes more clear when we try to express it with other words such as sincerity, veracity, integrity and justness. There is no question that esteem and truth are closely … Continue reading →

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Esteem doesn’t act improperly

Posted by Cecilia

What is it that makes esteem act always properly?  Acting properly means we don’t offend someones feelings.  There is one safe attitude which encourages us to act properly: esteem. Esteem activates our empathy toward others.  It wakes our interest in what our … Continue reading →

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Is calmness a sign of self-esteem?

Posted by Cecilia

Persons with a high self-esteem create the impression that they are calm.  Even when the world around them seems to be agitated and nervous they stay seemingly serene. Is calmness a sign of self-esteem?  As with so many other questions … Continue reading →

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