Healthy self-esteem needs self-compassion

Healthy self-esteem requires self-understanding, acceptance, and forgiveness, plus large doses of self-compassion. It needs ongoing vigilance and upkeep until you’ve formed healthier habits of self-esteem.

Source: 7 Ways to Raise Your Self-Esteem and Never Let It Plummet Again @ tiny buddha: simple wisdom for complex lives

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