What is low self-esteem? In my eyes, this is disrespect or dislike of oneself and often of others.
Research shows that to strengthen self-esteem, it is necessary to [1]:
- Improve competency
- Behave morally
A real example from my recruitment practice is how I protected myself (and others) from disrespectful behavior. I once turned down a job with an IT company that wouldn't share salary ranges with candidates. How did I justify my decision?
1. Not disclosing the range reduces the interest of candidates significantly (competence).
2. We are all equal before the law (morality).
Did I feel satisfied? No, because it was sad that I couldn't have helped. Did I feel calm? Yes, because I acted professionally and ethically.
Respect and love yourself and others. 🧡
[1] Soral, W., & Kofta, M. (2020). Differential Effects of Competence and Morality on Self-Esteem at the Individual and the Collective Level. Social Psychology, 51(3), 183–198. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-9335/a000410
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