Components of Self-esteem

In recovery, our self esteem can be rebuilt by completing the steps. It is helpful for us to be able to identify those concepts that we exhibit when our self esteem is under attack and when it is being reconstructed.

Self-image: A person's conception of himself or herself, his or her abilities, worth etc.
Positive Self-image Negative Self-image

Self-acceptance
Self-respect
Self-reliance
Self-control
Self-confidence
Self-worth
Self-discipline
Self-help
Self-improvement
Self-love
Self-protection
Self-preservation
Self-sustaining
Self-assurance
Self-discovery
Self-expression
Self-examination
Self-satisfaction
Self-starter
Self-approval

Self-destruction
Self-defeating
Self-inflicted
Self-conscious
Self-deception
Self-criticism
Self-pity
Self-hatred
Self-denial
Self-righteous
Self-mutilating
Self-contempt
Self-abuse
Self-humiliation
Self-conceited

**Self-image: A person's conception of himself or herself, his or her abilities, worth etc.**
Positive Self-image	Negative Self-image
Self-acceptance Self-respect Self-reliance Self-control Self-confidence Self-worth Self-discipline Self-help Self-improvement Self-love Self-protection Self-preservation Self-sustaining Self-assurance Self-discovery Self-expression Self-examination Self-satisfaction Self-starter Self-approval	Self-destruction Self-defeating Self-inflicted Self-conscious Self-deception Self-criticism Self-pity Self-hatred Self-denial Self-righteous Self-mutilating Self-contempt Self-abuse Self-humiliation Self-conceited