Self Esteem isn't a chemical that can be measured! Different people find that different things make them feel good about themselves. Self esteem is a developmental phenomenon that forms and shows itself over time. It is dynamic in that it is both stable and open to change. Self esteem is related to relationships, and since males and females experience relationships differently, their self esteem is also different. One study found, for instance, that boys who experience early physical development tend to have higher self esteem while girls in the same situation tend to have lower self esteem.

Self-esteem is the result of taking loving action, not the cause of it. Since we all have free will, we each have the choice to take loving action on our own behalf. Self-esteem is important because it is seen as a central factor in positive social and emotional adjustment. Children with high self-esteem are capable of making good decisions, are proud of their accomplishments, and are willing to take responsibility and ready to cope with frustration.

Self-esteem is an experience. It is a particular way of experiencing the self. Self-esteem is the affective or emotional aspect of self and generally refers to how we feel about or how we value ourselves (one's self-worth). Self-concept can also refer to the general idea we have of ourselves and self-esteem can refer to particular measures about components of self-concept. Self-esteem is the experience of being capable of meeting life's challenges and being worthy of happiness.

Self-esteem involves both self-relevant beliefs (e.g., "I am competent or incompetent", "I am liked or disliked") and associated self-relevant emotions (e.g., triumph or despair, pride or shame). It also finds expression in behavior (e.g., assertiveness or timorousness, confidence or caution). Self-esteem is one of those tricky phrases we hear a lot in our culture. We're told it's a mark of a healthy person. Self-esteem is built upon the experience of success. Think of it as a circular process.

Self-esteem, it appears, is conditional; it comes through perceived individual accomplishment or through supposed possession of desirable personal characteristics. for more information see www.selfesteem.knowingthat.com