I have been having this doubt in my mind as to how to differentiate between self worth and self esteem. I read an interesting definition in the book 'Self-esteem, the key to your child's future' by Tony Humphreys.

It defines self-worth as:

"Self-worth is a given, unchangeable; it is what you are from the moment of conception: sacred, worthy of giving and receiving love, unique, individual, possessing vast intellectual potential and giftedness. Self-worth cannot be damaged or taken away from you, it is always there; but for many people it lies hidden behind defensive walls. Your self-worth has to do with your unique being and no behavior either adds or takes from your person."

The book defines self-esteem as:

"Self-esteem is a screen self, a crust you form around your real self in order to survive either in the social system of which you are a member or in particular relationships. The greater the threats to your expression of your self-worth, the lower is your self-esteem and the higher are your protectors. Basically, self-esteem is the amount of your real self that you dare show to people. It is in this sense that self-esteem is a screen, because it hides or veils what would be threatening to reveal."

The definitions are surely intriguing.

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I Am New,
Krish Murali Eswar.