©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.
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!
| Right Frontal Lobe - Self-esteem tends to rise when the person is able to:
- Envision and create
- Solve problems intuitively
- Daydream and innovate freely!
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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
| 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
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