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| Why Self-Esteem is Your Secret Weapon at Work & in Life |
Self-Esteem: Not Fluff, But Function
Studies show it is an important predictor of overall mental health – and as a bonus, it makes us more productive at work.
Here’s how that works:
What The Science Says
Europe (2023):
A team examined 76 studies with a total of 35,537 people. They confirmed a robust positive link between self-esteem and well-being. Source
Recommendation?
Executives and leaders should develop a solid sense of self-worth to buffer
stress and enhance happiness and effectiveness.
UK (2020):
An analysis of 674 managers showed a clear link between job autonomy and better
organization-based self-esteem (OBSE).
This fed into higher productivity and less stress and burnout. Source
Recommendation?
Business owners should focus on making their managers feel competent, trusted,
and valued for moral and economic reasons.
Malaysia (2024):
A study of 246 workers highlighted self-esteem as one key factor (among others) in creating a positive, high-performance work environment. Source
Recommendation?
Business managers should promote strategies to enhance employees’ self-worth to
gain organizational success.
Okay, I want some of that. Show me how!
First, look at your
behaviour.
People with high self-esteem:
- Accept the positive and the negative in themselves
- Have boundaries
- Speak honestly but not cruelly
- Find fulfilment and meaning in life
Next, understand your
influences.
Self-esteem is shaped by factors you can’t change (like genetics and age), but
also by elements you can adjust like your life experiences and the
people around you.
Most importantly, working on self-esteem can help you sort out the triggers that cause you to self-sabotage.
Working on your self-esteem is a journey, but it’s hugely rewarding.
If this hits a nerve,
let’s talk!
