The self-esteem articles! This collection of articles will look at different agonist and antagonist factors influencing our self-esteem and subsequently how these factors influence our sexual and reproductive views. An interesting exploration about how you esteem yourself.

November, 17, 2022

The Self-esteem series

"This collection of articles focuses on different agonist and antagonist factors influencing our self-esteem and subsequently how we make sexual and reproductive choices."

November, 17, 2022

Mind your business: Why we should practice decision making

"Being confident in making decisions for yourself is a self-esteem catalyst."

November, 3, 2022

Impulse: how psyche influences sexual desire, behaviour and self-esteem

"There is a feedback loop between your self-esteem and your sexual experiences."

October, 20, 2022

Flat belly or pot belly: How you measure poverty says a lot about how you see yourself

"Subjective poverty is a very interesting concept as it speaks to self-perception, self-worth and self-esteem."

October, 13, 2022

Financial Finesse: How financial competence can lead to self-confidence

"It is to say that financial competence is one way to gain confidence. "

September, 29, 2022

More than a canvas: Body Shaming

"When others express a misunderstanding or experience a distortion of what is real and natural, disgust and disdain can occur. "

September, 22, 2022

Asking the hard questions: A monologue of self-acceptance

"I have a few questions for you, and I’d like honest answers to… Are you ready? Let’s start."

September, 8, 2022

Cold sores: The disease of jealousy and comparison

"Essentially, jealousy and comparison are internal issues that have less to do with external forces and more to do with a glitch in personal development and self-mastery!"

August, 24, 2022

Your power of speech: what you do matters as much as what you say

"We are what we do as much as we are what we say. You can't get away from it."

August, 18, 2022

The Gloss effect: What an outer appearance does for the inner you

"Yes, sometimes presentation is compensation. "

August, 11, 2022

Creases: The flaws about myself

"Avoiding the possibility of being seen, really seen, has meant I equally forfeited reciprocal relationships."

July, 27, 2022

The sacred 3: A note on spirituality, religion and sexuality

"But why not speak about sex and sexuality in the church?"

July, 21, 2022

The left & right hand: Self-esteem lessons from dexterity

In the same way our differences should not serve to crush our self-esteem but build it up in a co-dependent manner.

July, 13, 2022

7 steps to Level Up – Realistic steps on how to do good by yourself

"It is a tad bit ironic that in a self-centered culture, true love and value of the self is lacking."

June, 23, 2022

Cavity-rotten thoughts: How negative thoughts weaken your self-perception

Rotten, or negative unproductive, thoughts are a very strong poison that creates a cavity in the self-image.

June, 15, 2022

Taking an ‘L’: Overcoming the fear of losing love

When we lose an active contributor to our self-development it's difficult to see how we can still become all of who we could be.

June, 8, 2022

Across generations: How 3 generations compare on matters of sexual freedom & health

"The values we are raised on have an impact on our sexual and mental health."

June, 2, 2022

“I” View: Reflections

"You have the power to say no and yes to things that will help you become the best version of yourself."

May, 18, 2022

Hey, beautiful: Beauty as a ‘yes’ game

"Perspective of beauty is a choice no one can take or bestow on you."

May, 11, 2022

On the scale: How ethnic, religious and social ideals impact self-concept & self-esteem levels     

the self-concept has three components: self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal-self.

May, 4, 2022

Love yours! Self-esteem: How do you esteem yourself?

“Get in the habit of celebrating yourself from skin to marrow. You are magic” (Upile Chisala).