#personal-growth # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought #to-digest # Related - [[Status game]] # Esteem The key components of the Esteem level in Maslow's hierarchy, along with brief descriptions: 1. **Self-Esteem**: Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect. 2. **Reputation or Esteem from Others**: Recognition and respect from others, often tied to status and prestige. 3. **Status**: One's standing or prestige in social contexts, often linked to roles, achievements, or attributes. 4. **Recognition**: Acknowledgement for accomplishments or abilities, often through validation from others. 5. **Strength**: Inner strength or self-confidence, a belief in one's own abilities and the confidence to face challenges. 6. **Freedom**: The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants, often tied to autonomy and independence. Remember, these components are interconnected and contribute to our overall sense of self-worth and esteem. They are stepping stones on the path to self-actualization.