There is a mini-quiz at the end of this lesson. Gaining esteem Your self-esteem is the regard or respect you have for yourself. It is your own favorable opinion, judgment or appraisal of your talents and skills. It is liking yourself and the work you do. You can look at your work and evaluate it.
Some people are overly self-critical, such that they set standards that they never can achieve.
Be careful that you don't judge yourself too harshly. Obviously, there are some people with more talented than you. Don't compare yourself with the geniuses or the stars. Rather emulate them and use them as models. Compare yourself with the average and with your past abilities.