The new & improved self-esteem

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Researchers have found that self-mastery, or getting along in the world and knowing one's ability to handle various situations, is more important than self-esteem. Another study revealed that pep talks and other self-esteem messages can backfire . N ew ways to view and build self-esteem and the concept of social and emotional learning, are discussed.

Science & research, Research, Study and teaching, Self-confidence, Self confidence, Social intelligence, Emotional intelligence

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A million ways to save the world

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Matt Petersen of Global Green USA gives advice on building green schools; Sheila Johnson of BET network on true giving and finding passion with a particular issue; Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood of America on educating teens about healthy relationships and sex; and psychotherapist Diana de Vegh on self-respect and taking action.

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Educational Buildings, Public affairs, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Administration of Public Health Programs, Teenage Pregnancy, Social aspects, Environmental aspects, School construction, Generosity, Passion, Green design

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Self esteem: the repair kit

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People want to be liked and approved of, and whether craving for attention and needing to feel important is healthy or not depends on the extent people will go to to get it. A personal narrative of getting a sense of validation and being able to build self-esteem through therapy is presented.

Personal narratives, Psychotherapy, Self-presentation, Self presentation

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