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Build self esteem

LEARNING PLAN

Build self esteem

Self-esteem impacts every aspect of life—from relationships and career success to mental health and decision-making. This learning plan is ideal for anyone who struggles with self-doubt, negative self-talk, people-pleasing, or feeling dependent on external validation for their sense of worth.

ByCommunity User
2 h 52 m
11 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
Six Pillars of Self-EsteemOvercoming Low Self-EsteemStop Self-Criticism, Build Genuine Self-Esteem11 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Build self esteem with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Build self esteem.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the psychological roots of self-esteem and identify the patterns shaping how you view yourself
  • Replace self-critical thoughts with self-compassion and develop a supportive inner voice
  • Build practical confidence through assertiveness training, boundary-setting, and authentic communication
  • Develop unshakeable self-worth that doesn't depend on others' approval or external achievements
  • Create lasting habits for maintaining genuine confidence across all areas of your life

Discover the psychological foundations of self-esteem and learn why you think and feel the way you do about yourself.

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Six Pillars of Self-Esteem

Build unshakable confidence through six essential psychological foundations for authentic self-worth.

8 m
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Overcoming Low Self-Esteem

A practical guide using cognitive behavioral techniques to boost confidence, challenge negative thoughts, and cultivate self-acceptance.

8 m
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Stop Self-Criticism, Build Genuine Self-Esteem

Discover the science behind your inner critic and learn practical strategies to transform self-attack into self-compassion. From taming your 'gremlin' to building the six pillars of authentic self-worth.

34 m

Transform your harsh internal dialogue into a supportive voice and develop genuine kindness toward yourself.

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Self-Compassion

Learn to practice kindness and compassion towards yourself for a happier, more resilient life.

9 m
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What to Say When You Talk to Yourself

Reprogram your internal dialogue. Transform your life. Believe powerfully.

9 m
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Silence Your Inner Critic, Build Real Self-Esteem

Transform that harsh voice in your head from enemy to ally. Discover research-backed strategies to break free from self-criticism and develop genuine self-compassion that changes everything.

26 m

Build real-world confidence through assertiveness, boundary-setting, and authentic self-expression in daily life.

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Not Nice

Break free from people-pleasing and embrace authenticity with confidence expert Dr. Aziz's humorous, engaging guide to assertiveness.

8 m
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The Confidence Gap

Overcome fear and self-doubt with ACT and mindfulness to build lasting confidence.

9 m
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Build Unshakeable Confidence in Everyday Life

Discover practical, science-backed strategies to transform self-doubt into authentic confidence. Learn to challenge negative thoughts, master body language, and navigate social situations with ease through insights from six powerful books.

25 m

Integrate self-esteem into every area of your life and maintain genuine confidence independent of external validation.

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Radical Acceptance

Embrace life with compassion and mindfulness, overcoming self-doubt and emotional pain.

9 m
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Stop Seeking Approval: Build Unshakeable Inner Confidence

Discover how to break free from external validation and develop authentic charisma that comes from within. Learn practical tools to build genuine self-worth and magnetic presence.

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