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the roots of low self-esteem signs of low self-esteem, such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional shutdown and social anxiety the vital importance of compassion how to escape unhealthy relationships getting your emotional needs met without shame and disappointment mindful practices, such as meditation, breathing exercises and silence noticing, listening and letting go of judgement detachment and assertiveness - allowing others and ourselves some space

About the Author

Deborah Ward is a journalist, writer and an editor for Taylor & Francis. She runs a psychology blog and writes for Psychology Today. She is the author of Overcoming Fear, Sheldon Press.