‘Self-esteem’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 2

One of the most serious misconceptions about self-esteem is that you can never have too much of it.

Our conceptualizations of the situations we find ourselves in can not only place us at a disadvantage, but can literally do us harm.

There’s no need to “red flag” action that you’re willing to take if the disturbed character won’t change. Don’t threaten, just take action.

Our sense of rejection tells us that we care about the other person and that we care about some part of ourselves or our activities. The other element I think that contributes to how intensely we feel rejection is how it is done.

Playing to the desire of another to be valued and liked can be a powerful manipulation tool.