Imagine a young professional on the fast track to success—confident on the outside, collecting promotions and accolades with ease. Their life appears to be everything they’d ever wanted. Yet, as they reach new heights in their career, they feel an uncomfortable truth gnawing at them. Despite all their achievements, they wake up with the same … Read more
Self-esteem is the secret sauce in the recipe for success. It fuels our drive to tackle challenges and reach our goals. But too much self-esteem can turn into stubbornness, making us stick to failing strategies. So, how do we strike the right balance between confidence and obstinacy? Healthy self-esteem helps us push forward, innovate, and … Read more
Imagine walking along a path, clearly marked towards a desired destination. Now, envision deliberately straying off this path, enticed by diversions that lead nowhere. This metaphor exemplifies self-sabotage, a perplexing behavior where individuals subconsciously hinder their own success, despite having clear goals and the capacity to achieve them. Self-sabotage manifests in varied forms. For some, … Read more
Past research has shown that people who make more money tend to have higher self-esteem. But it’s not clear which comes first – does having more money lead to higher self-esteem? Or does higher self-esteem drive people to earn more? This study aimed to understand how changes in income and self-esteem are connected within individuals … Read more