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Say “No” with esteem

Even when we’re living an esteemful life there are still life situations where we have to say “No”.  Genuine esteem is only possible when we know our own limits.  We need to know ourselves well enough to know how much energy we … Continue reading

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How to take care of our self-esteem

You know exactly what to do when you want to lose weight.  You eat healthier and exercise more. Do you know what to do to raise your self-esteem? There’s a surprisingly simple idea for how to raise your self-esteem: be conscious of yourself.  In certain life … Continue reading

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Esteem is more vital than food and shelter

Mother Teresa said:  There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.  There is a philosophical debate about what is more fundamental to human life, satisfying elementary needs such as food and shelter or to … Continue reading

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We change with our self-esteem

Change is the only constant in life.  Knowing this life wisdom we can be accepting and even happy toward each change we undertake in our life. It’s the subtle changes we make in our life, rather than the big changes … Continue reading

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Esteem and inter-generational summer parties

All over the country people enjoy summer parties.  It’s fun to be outside with friends and family members.  Some families like to organize inter-generational summer parties including grandparents, parents and kids. Inter-generational summer parties can be a great opportunity to … Continue reading

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Esteem sees the opportunity in crisis

We often hear the expression that Out of crisis comes opportunity, but in hard times it’s sometimes difficult to find the truth in this saying. When we’re already integrating esteem into our daily life we can see this truth emerging out of life … Continue reading

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Esteem for the first ever Navajo comedy duo

Navajo comedians James and Ernie are the first ever Navajo comedy duo.  Their performances leave audiences laughing and feeling better about their world. According to their website jamesandernie.com they’re poised to break into the national scene after having entertained audiences around … Continue reading

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Self-esteem and school bullying

School bullying is a wide-spread phenomenon.  Nearly every child who goes to school has had either a first or second-hand experience with bullying. Because it’s believed that people with a high self-esteem don’t depend on outer judgements people might mistakenly … Continue reading

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Esteem for National Geographic Bee winner Eric Yang

Eric Yang, 13, from The Colony, TX is the nation’s top geography whiz of 2009.  Each year the National Geographic Bee in Washington honors one young winning student with a $25,000 scholarship. Eric’s mother proudly explained her son’s success: “Curiosity is … Continue reading

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Esteem never stops

We connect esteem strongly with understanding, open-mindedness and most of all trust.  These traits motivate esteem to go on without stopping.  Esteem can’t stop by default.  There is no possible reason for esteem to stop ever.  On the contrary, esteem … Continue reading

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