Building self-esteem What is self esteem Self-esteem is your opinion of your own self and your worth. In order words, your perception of your value as a person, particularly with regards to the work you do, your status, achievements, purpose in life, your perceived place in social order (class), potential for success, strengths and weakness; how you relate to others and your ability to stand on your feet. The confidence one has in him or herself as being capable of doing certain things and doing it better can also be considered as self-esteem. Your self-esteem is made up of all the experiences and interpersonal relationships you have had in your life. Everyone you have ever met has added to or taken away from how you see yourself. Your relationship with friends, love partners, family, school mates, church, members and the people you interact with in general has contributed in one way or the other in building your self-esteem. For example, your motivator or your role mo