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It’s Healthy to Have High Self-Esteem

Office Dynamics

People often describe their self-esteem like a thermometer. If someone is complimenting them or they have done a good job, they have high self-esteem. But if someone belittles them or their work, they tend to have low self-esteem. You will value your safety, your feelings and health. Joan Burge.

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Why Being Unconfident Isn't a Bad Thing

On The Job

This certainly goes against other assertions that confidence is the cornerstone of any successful person’s life, but Chamorro-Premuzic contends we too often downplay things like talent and hard work. Most fights, accidents, wars, health epidemics, addictions, and financial problems are a direct consequence of overconfidence.