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How to Build Self-Esteem and Stop Negative Self-Talk: Learn to Quieten Your Inner Critic
Self-esteem is the way we value ourselves. It is the inner sense that we are worthy of love and respect, even when we make mistakes or face setbacks. It is not arrogance or constant positivity but a steadier, quieter belief that we are fundamentally okay just as we are. Many people seek therapy because they want to know how to build self-esteem, how to stop negative self-talk, and ultimately, how to learn to love themselves. Learn how to quieten the inner critic and boost your self-worth.