e. his capacity to justly value and position himself correctly in society that helps him advance and evolve. Everyone needs something to rely on, and in many cases, this landmark is precisely the self, constantly changing, but always the same. Eleanor Roosevelt once said that "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." It is very important to know and understand oneself. Actually, to be able to understand and positively relate to others, it is absolutely important to know who you are and what your values are. This, I think, is what Eleanor Roosevelt refers to. Her message is very clear and simple which makes it extremely effective. No one can berate or belittle you unless you allow them. Nowadays society has found several ways that can help build self-confidence and increase self-esteem: yoga, public speaking, education, therapy etc. along with the old-fashioned methods of "self-training" such as autosuggestion, meditation and setting achievable...

Also, sometimes it is very useful to try and understand what great personalities throughout history, such as for instance Martin Luther King, have said about self-esteem. His view was that no physical burden or chain could imprison the mind and the spirit. In fact, his words, "Psychological freedom, a firm sense of self-esteem, is the most powerful weapon against the long night of physical slavery" reflect his personal credo that inner life is more important and more powerful than any hardship, and that the self cannot be destroyed by exterior conditions no matter how unjust and severe they are. His words are still loud enough for everyone to hear. The essence of his vision is as valid and true as it has ever been. Self-esteem is what helps us grow as individuals by helping us understand who we are; this is the only way to be proud of our heritage which represents the very foundation of our individuality.
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