What Is Self-Esteem? – The First Step for Working Adults and Homemakers to Shine as Themselves

Hi, I’m Ken, the founder of JIBUN Academy Growth.
This blog is written for people like you who:

• Feel swayed by others’ opinions at work
• Are busy with housework and childcare and tend to put themselves last
• Want to live more positively and true to themselves

Self-esteem is a fundamental emotional skill that supports your life.
At JIBUN Academy Growth, we don’t just help people boost their self-esteem—we help them stabilize it.

In this article, I’d like to share what self-esteem really means, based on my own experiences.

■ What Is Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem means giving yourself the OK.
It’s the feeling that your existence and worth are valid just as they are.

■ Don’t Be Ruled by Highs and Low

Here’s an important point:
Self-esteem is not constant.

On good days, you might feel like “I’m amazing!”
On bad days, you might fall into “Why am I like this…”

Self-esteem naturally goes up and down depending on your situation.
That’s why it’s so important not to be swayed by every emotional high or low.
Instead, build the kind of self-awareness that keeps you grounded.

■ What Happens When Self-Esteem Is Low?

Low self-esteem can make you overly sensitive to others’ opinions and reduce your confidence.
But being “low” isn’t the problem.

The real issue is pushing yourself without realizing your emotional state.

Just recognizing “Oh, I’m feeling a bit down right now” can be a powerful first step to regaining balance.

■ Simple Ways to Strengthen Self-Esteem

• Identify your strengths: What are you good at? When do you feel most like yourself?
• Use kind words toward yourself: Try saying things like “You did your best” or “Today, that’s enough.”
• Break down your goals: Small, achievable steps help build confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

■ Message to Our International Readers

At JIBUN Academy Growth, our goal is to help people around the world live with stable, healthy self-esteem—not just a temporary boost.

We hope the ideas shared here offer comfort and encouragement in your daily life.
Even if we’re far apart, we believe we can grow together by sharing practical tools and gentle mindsets.

Keep giving yourself small moments of kindness. That alone is a powerful step toward becoming your best self.