Welcome to the tag category page for Self-esteem!
Self-esteem refers to an individual's overall sense of personal value and self-worth. It encompasses confidence in one's abilities, worth, and morals, along with emotional states and opinions about oneself. A person with healthy self-esteem feels confident and motivated, which is crucial for personal success and mental health. Low self-esteem, on the other hand, can lead to feelings of unhappiness, insecurity, and a need for constant reassurance from others. It can be influenced by factors such as a critical upbringing, poor academic performance, and stressful life events. Improving self-esteem involves steps and strategies that can help individuals feel better about themselves and develop a healthier sense of self-worth.
Self-awareness is the ability to focus on oneself and understand how one's actions, thoughts, and emotions align with personal standards. It involves being able to objectively evaluate oneself, manage emotions, align behavior with values, and understand how others perceive oneself. Self-awareness is associated with higher job and relationship satisfaction, personal and social control, and happiness. It can be developed by analyzing strengths and weaknesses, reflecting on decisions, managing emotions, and being humble about accomplishments. There are different types of self-awareness, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, behavioral, and emotional self-awareness. In general, self-awareness is an important skill that allows individuals to better understand themselves and navigate relationships and situations.
Emotional Dysregulation is a term used to describe a range of emotional responses that are not within a desirable scope of emotive response, considering the stimuli. This condition is often associated with several mental health conditions including DMDD, BPD, and ADHD. Individuals with emotional dysregulation experience intense emotions more frequently and for longer durations, and have significant skills deficits in emotion. They may feel overwhelmed, have difficulties controlling impulsive behaviors, or have angry outbursts. Emotional dysregulation is a separate condition from ADHD, but the two are closely related as people with ADHD are more likely to develop emotional dysregulation. Examples of emotional dysregulation include extreme mood swings, volatile emotions, impulsive actions, and difficulty managing stress. Treatment for emotional dysregulation may include therapy, medication, and self-care techniques such as mindfulness and relaxation.
