Implicit self-esteem

are mostly self destructive or self harming behaviours as thirty percent of depressed patients behave this way (Kam, n.d, 1). The actual purpose of these risky behaviour that many people do not know is that, teens try to “numb themselves … from really difficult and significant feelings of loss, anger, shame or anxiety” (Kam, n.d, 1). In addition, self harming behaviour is a way for affected teens to let others know that they feel like they are not worth living for (Kam, n.d, 1). This self…

It is not unusual to have scantily clad human beings, hidden-but-still-obvious sexual messages, or even a human in the bare flesh presented in modern media. Sexualization can be simply defined as the sexualizing of an object – or making something sexually appealing. This current wave of sexualization in common media has led to some very mixed responses. There is the business side of things that sees a marketing technique that successfully catches attention – and, of course, there are the people…

your decorative attire. Let’s face it, in life, more than likely, you will run across someone that will upset you. how do you take it? Sometimes in a bad way and sometimes in a healthy way, but let’s be honest. Most of us will take it in an unhealthy, self-destructive way by angrily ruminating the thought and triggering a chain of negative effects . When confronted with anger,…

Vroom’s Model of Expectancy Theory What is Vroom’s model of expectancy theory and what are the factors that make an individual act the way they do? We will discuss some of the factors that make individuals act the way they do. Is it that of low self esteem or high challenges in a new job? Having the mind-set to walk into a new job with confidence and knowing you are qualified for the job and will be very successful at it will help your employer know they hired the right person for the job.…

pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements. But, there can be two versions of pride; good pride and bad pride. The difference between the two is that good pride can represent our dignity, self-respect, our self-confidence and reflect on how we act. Bad pride can lead to self-destructive behavior and is usually undetectable to the person, but to others it is very obvious. They are unaware that their pride has changed because it changes without notice. That’s where Caesar and…

Cosmetics seem to be a rite of passage for all girls transitioning to teenagers. They are inspired by the beautifully enhanced models in magazines and the filtered celebrities they follow on their mobile phones. While the famous are beautiful, the average person does not resemble their features, even if they want to. From Natalie Portman to Tyra Banks, cosmetics companies employ fresh, famous faces to promote and advertise their product. But do cosmetic companies prey on the innocence and the…

Self-confidence was the third factor that has the potential to affect an athlete’s performance. To have self-confidence is to be secure and trust in one’s ability (vocabulary.com). A few models and approaches that tried to measure the relationship between anxiety and self-confidence include the following: The Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) (Smith et al., Humara, 1999), cognitive behavioral treatments (Butler, 1996), the model of sport confidence (Vealey, 1986, 1998, 2001) and…

The Candle of Humbleness What does it mean to be humble? Some people believe that being humble is a weak characteristic. They believe that if you are humble you are shy and retreating and not able to stand up for yourself or your beliefs. This is just not true. To be a humble human being is challenging and few people are able to bask in the light of this candle. The world we live in encourages us to compete with each other and practice individuality and this is not conducive to humbleness.…

Individuals introduced to new and challenging environments often adapt themselves and their relationships to ensure their survival. Arising one to being capable to make the decision to sacrifice their possessions for another's gain, however this results to the hinder of accepting the truth. John Minto's "The Shoe-Horn Sonata", demonstrates how the close bond between individuals, influences their decisions to assist another for the better good, while one must suffer. Similarly, Wilfred Owen's…

healthy self-esteem is one of the most important attributes of a happy and productive person. My reasoning is simple: those who don't believe in themselves automatically inhibit their potential by not thinking they are capable or deserving of achieving their values and goals in life. But those who do believe in themselves are willing to do their very best in whatever situation they find themselves in. And even when they fail, they believe they can learn from it and overcome it. The big…