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The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem is a psychology book written by Nathaniel Branden. The book describes what Branden believes are the key elements that raise or lower the self-esteem of an individual. Branden's six pillars are: The Practice of Living Consciously; The Practice of Self-Acceptance; The Practice of Self-Responsibility
The Power of Self-Esteem (1992) The Art of Self Discovery (1993) The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (1994) Taking Responsibility (1996) The Art of Living Consciously (1997) A Woman's Self-Esteem (1998) Nathaniel Branden's Self-Esteem Every Day (1998) Self-Esteem at Work (1998) My Years with Ayn Rand (1999) (revised edition of Judgment Day) 32nd ...
The "lower" version of esteem is the need for respect from others and may include a need for status, recognition, fame, prestige, and attention. The "higher" version of esteem is the need for self-respect, and can include a need for strength, competence, [18] mastery, self-confidence, independence, and freedom.
Author Charles Murray, although critical of the self-esteem movement in general, is somewhat more positive about Branden. Murray said it would have been better if other promoters of self-esteem "had focused on self-esteem as Branden described it—an internalized sense of self-responsibility and self-sufficiency." [16]
The benefits of high self-esteem are thought to include improved mental and physical health, and less anti-social behavior [7] while drawbacks of low self-esteem have been found to be anxiety, loneliness, and increased vulnerability to substance abuse. [8] Self-esteem can apply to a specific attribute or globally.
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