A high self-esteem and being able to love yourself doesn’t make you a narcissist. In fact, there’s many benefits to having a high self-esteem and many disadvantages to being narcissistic. A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout on ahappieryear.com [01:54] What is self-esteem? [02:30] Self-esteem is not narcissism [03:15] Story time: Self-esteem and middle school science projects [06:03] Study: Self-esteem and reading magazines [07:40] Self-esteem and happiness [08:47] Study: Self-esteem and presenting your true self, flaws and all. [11:02] Narcissism and criticism [12:15] The criticism sandwich [14:05] Study: Low self esteem can lead to self handicapping [16:46] Activity: self compliments

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