Do you think there's a difference between self esteem and self confidence?

Answer 1

self esteem is when you know how much you're worth. self confidence is when you don't give a dam how much you're worth

Answer 2

~~~ Yes freesumpin,I do think there is a difference between the two. classic1957gal said it well,but I'll try to put it into my own words. I think....(By: By donelle g).....that with self-esteem it means you like yourself enough to have the confidence to try new things or experiences,and still like yourself even if you fail. Then you try again and again until you're happy with the results. And you can laugh at yourself and learn from your mistakes. Other people can see this quality in you and since it's true,it's a good trait. Self-confidence alone can be faked. People pretend to be braver than they are or cop an attitude that seems like self-confidence,when they're really scared or trying to fit in. And that's all I have to say,cuz I am quite confident that if I say anything further you'll find a ton of typos in it. LOL! ~~~

Answer 3

Though the two compliment each other, I think self-esteem is more about your inner feelings of self-worth, whereas self-confidence pertains more to achievement and goal related action.

Answer 4

:):) The term "self-esteem" involves one's mental perception of one's qualities, not of one's physical features. Whereas Self-confidence is a term used to describe how secure a person is in their own decisions and actions – which can be applied generally or to specific situations or tasks. :):)

Answer 5

Self-esteem is satisfaction with one's abilities. Self-confidence is confidence in onesself, one's powers and abilities.

Answer 6

self esteem:

Pride in oneself; self-respect.

http://www.bartleby.com/61/37/S0233700.html

1. a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self-respect.
2. an inordinately or exaggeratedly favorable impression of oneself.

http://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/self-esteem

The holding a good opinion of one's self; self-complacency.

http://www.onelook.com/?other=web1913&w=Self-esteem

Self-esteem - A subjective feeling of self-worth built from the respect and sense of worth reflected back on the person from significant others. Can be altered by labeling and social interaction.

http://members.aol.com/svennord/ed/GiftedGlossary.htm#SelfEsteem

self confidence:

confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=self-confidence

a feeling of assurance about oneself and one's judgment or abilities.

http://www.wordsmyth.net/live/home.php?script=search&matchent=self-confidence&matchtype=exact

1. realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
2. excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.

http://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/self-confidence

certain that you can manage any situation by yourself

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=selfconfident*1+0&dict=A

The quality or state of being self-reliance.

http://www.onelook.com/?other=web1913&w=Self-confidence

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

http://www.rhymezone.com/r/rhyme.cgi?Word=self-confidence

Confidence in or reliance on one's own abilities, sometimes with arrogance; total absence of shyness.

http://www.allwords.com/query.php?SearchType=3&Keyword=Self-confidence&goquery=Find+it%21&Language=ENG

Answer 7

yes but i don't no what