©Arlene Taylor PhD

Self-esteem has to do with how much a person respects, honors, and assigns value to himself/herself. Life experiences can and do impact the level of self-esteem one develops. One’s brain lead can also influence the type of activities that increase one’s perception of personal self-worth.

x Left Frontal Lobe

  • Self-esteem tends to rise when the person is able to:
    • Set and achieve goals
    • Be in charge and make decisions
    • Win!

 

x Right Frontal Lobe

  • Self-esteem tends to rise when the person is able to:
    • Envision and create
    • Solve problems intuitively
    • Daydream and innovate freely!

x Left Posterior Lobes

  • Self-esteem tends to rise when the person is able to:
    • Follow routines (run the software) without interruptions
    • Conform to the rules
    • Maintain the status quo

 

x Right Posterior Lobes

  • Self-esteem tends to rise when the person is able to:
    • Avoid conflict and achieve harmony 
    • Maintain nurturing relationships
    • Achieve a spiritual connection with a Higher Power