Honoring the Self

Tell me how a person judges his or her self-esteem says pioneering psychologist Nathaniel Branden and I will tell you how that person operates at work in love in sex in parenting in every important aspect of existence - and how high he or she is likely to rise. The reputation you have with yourself - your self-esteem - is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life. How to grow in self-confidence and self-respectHow to nurture self-esteem in childrenHow to break free of guilt and fear of others’ disapprovalHow to honor the self - the ethics of rational self-interestNathaniel Branden‘s pioneering work in the field of self-esteem over seven decades contributed to the evolution of the concept from obscurity to greater levels of clarity and acceptance. He wrote nearly 20 books on self-esteem including such influential works as The Psychology of Self-Esteem How to Raise Your Self-Esteem The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem and The Art of Living Consciously. In addition to his extensive work as a writer Branden worked as a lecturer therapist and corporate consultant specializing in assisting modern businesses employ the principles of self-esteem to achieve greater levels of success. He also the founded The Branden Institute for Self-Esteem a counseling center in Los Angeles California. He died in 2014.