Why is Self-Esteem Even Important?

Now that you understand how self-esteem is defined, you are probably wondering why it is important.  My very first post gives you an idea of why it is important, but there are several other reasons also.  In my opinion, the most important is that those with high self-esteem know themselves and will stay true to their own heart no matter how many people are trying to bring them down or change their thoughts.  If a person understands themselves, they tend to know their own morals and make decisions based off of those morals.  A person with high self-esteem is less likely to fall into a trap of making poor choices – drinking, drugs, not studying for finals, trying to fit in with the “popular” crowd.  High self-esteem literally affects every other part of your life!