Low Self-Esteem The Thief of Your Life - Time

I endured low self-esteem for most of my life. One day, I shared this with my wife and best friend of over forty years. She could not and has not accepted that it’s true. That alone should reveal how sufferers of this affliction can effectively hide it. I call it an affliction because it creates conditions that affect one’s ability to enjoy life, maintain good relationships, and perform daily tasks. If unattended, low self-esteem can lead you into a cycle of distress and isolation. Low self-esteem is also a significant factor in the level of financial success you enjoy in life. Like many sufferers, I created a persona of confidence, a facade. Facades serve us well, but we know that whatever we are hiding is waiting in the wings, making our stomachs roll and palms sweat and preventing us from stepping up to lead. Are you hiding...?