Positive self-esteem can have gratifying effects on an individual’s trust, relationships, work, confidence, optimism, the ability to learn from mistakes, self-care and take charge of his or her life without the anxiety and fear of being rejected. On the other hand, individuals with low self-esteem often feel unworthy or incompetent when faced with day-to-day tasks. In research done by Jennifer Crocker, a psychologist at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research, people who base their self-esteem on exterior sources like appearance or academic performance are more likely to feel anxiety and encounter other mental health consequences. She surveyed over 600 college freshmen before they went to college, after their first semester and after their second semester. When asked what they base their self worth on 65
Positive self-esteem can have gratifying effects on an individual’s trust, relationships, work, confidence, optimism, the ability to learn from mistakes, self-care and take charge of his or her life without the anxiety and fear of being rejected. On the other hand, individuals with low self-esteem often feel unworthy or incompetent when faced with day-to-day tasks. In research done by Jennifer Crocker, a psychologist at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research, people who base their self-esteem on exterior sources like appearance or academic performance are more likely to feel anxiety and encounter other mental health consequences. She surveyed over 600 college freshmen before they went to college, after their first semester and after their second semester. When asked what they base their self worth on 65