self-esteem - Emily P.G. Erickson

We Shouldn’t Praise Each Other For Doing Things That Look Hard

be proud of yourself for doing things that aren't easy the way a mom is proud of a three-year-old for trying a bite of broccoli (hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

We should praise each other for doing things that ARE hard.

What You Do Matters

We can use our human legacy as storytellers to help ourselves find meaning and purpose.

We All Need To Be Seen

How do you gather evidence to support a positive sense of self?

The Things That Are Obvious To You

We all need to honor our own gifts to do the important work in this world, especially folks whose gifts have been chronically suppressed and undervalued.