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Self-Worth: Don’t Rely on Others to Validate You

Self-worth is the basis for self-acceptance and self-love, and without those, it is hard to feel acceptance and love from other people. It starts with being comfortable with who we are as a person – the physical self, our character, our beliefs and values. Having a healthy sense of self-worth allows you to take care of your own needs, and stop expecting others to meet them. Continue reading Self-Worth: Don’t Rely on Others to Validate You

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Confidence

The ability to be confident can have a great impact on one’s life, but many of us fail to be so. Confidence increases as you become better at a skill or when you have a new appreciation for a quality within yourself. Negative life experiences can lead to diminished confidence levels. The good news is that confidence is a learnable skill. Continue reading Confidence