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Making good choices sounds like an unquestionable truth. Our parents, guardians and teachers hammered it in so much during our childhood that it was almost obnoxious. In reality, however, making good ...

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to feel good about yourself, no matter how much you accomplish? Or why you’re quick to doubt your own worth? Often, the answer goes back to childhood. Growing ...

Our lives are based on self-worth. It affects the type of relationships that we engage in, the opportunities that we take, and how we go about solving our problems. However, most individuals confuse ...