Los Seis Pilares de la Autoestima

Topic

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Self-esteem development through conscious habits.

Approach

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Humanism and personal responsibility — self-esteem is built by living consistently with principles, not as something “innate.”

Why Read It

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• Breaks down self-esteem into 6 trainable habits.
• Includes daily exercises to internalize change.
• Promotes self-responsibility and realistic self-acceptance.

Common Objections

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• “It’s too demanding”: they are guides, not dogmas; adapt at your own pace.
• “It’s not for severe trauma”: combine with therapy to avoid excessive self-criticism.

For Whom

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Those looking for a structured method to gain self-confidence and self-assertion without falling into arrogance.

Not For

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Those wanting only quick motivation; it requires sustained practice.

Key Ideas

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• Self-esteem ≠ feeling good all the time, but confidence in your own mind and the right to be happy.
• The six pillars:
  1. Living Consciously
  2. Self-Acceptance
  3. Self-Responsibility
  4. Self-Assertiveness
  5. Living Purposefully
  6. Personal Integrity
• Daily practice is more valuable than isolated “revelations.”

How to Apply

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• Morning: write down 3 actions aligned with your values.
• Evening: reflect in 3–5 sentences on whether you acted according to them.
• Integrity Scan: detect if any action contradicted your values.

Complementary Books

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• Amar lo que es — questions beliefs that weaken self-esteem.
• El arte de amargarse la vida — detects self-sabotage.