Self-esteem is trust and self-respect.

It reflects what each one

does of his ability to face the challenges of life and his right to be
happy.
The way we feel about ourselves affects virtually every aspect of
our experience, from the way we work at work, love or sex, to
our behavior as individuals and the possibilities we have of
Progress in life. Our responses to events depend on who and
what we think we are. The dramas of our life are the reflections
of the intimate vision we possess of ourselves. Therefore, self-
esteem is the key to success or failure. It is also the key to
understanding and understanding others.