Self-consciousness is not only the cognition of oneself, but also a certain relation to oneself: one's own qualities and states, possibilities, physical and spiritual forces, that is, self-esteem. Man as a person is a self-evaluating being. People can evaluate themselves, their actions and actions. Without self-esteem, it is difficult and even impossible to self-determine in life. True self-esteem presupposes a critical attitude towards oneself, constant appraisal of one's abilities to the demands made by life, the ability to set independently achievable goals, strictly evaluate the course of one's thoughts and their results, carefully check the conjectures put forward, think carefully all the pros and cons ", To abandon the unjustified hypotheses and versions. True self-esteem supports human dignity and gives him moral satisfaction. Adequate or inadequate attitude towards oneself leads either to the harmony of the spirit providing reasonable self-confidence, or to a constant conflict, sometimes leading a person to a neurotic state. The maximum adequate attitude to yourself is the highest level of self-esteem. (Spirkin AG)
