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We hear a great deal about self-esteem. But what is self-esteem, really? Self-esteem is our opinion of ourselves, based on others' perceptions. So, how is it that we all, or at least many of us, have ...

When it comes to personality, it turns out your peers probably think the same way about you as you do about yourself. When it comes to self-assessment, new U of T research suggests that maybe we do ...

At the end of a bad day, how do you feel about yourself? The answer could indicate not only how your self-perception formed, but also how it renews, according to experimental results. At the end of a ...

LSD reduced activity in the posterior cingulate cortex and the temporal cortex, brain areas important for establishing one's sense of self. Source: Courtesy of Preller et al., JNeurosci (2018) The ...

High self-esteem can benefit your relationships and your overall well-being — and you can do a lot to boost your perception of yourself and your abilities. Share on Pinterest Flashpop/Getty Images How ...

At the end of a bad day, how do you feel about yourself? The answer could indicate not only how your self-perception formed, but also how it renews, according to experimental results from a research ...