411: Ask David: What’s Self-Esteem? What’s Self-Acceptance? Do We "Need" Them?

2156.724 - 2198.024 Dr. David Burns

Well, yes. It's just the decision to love yourself as you are, including your strengths and your weaknesses. And you just make a decision that you're worthwhile. And it doesn't have to be earned in any way. And then... What does it mean? Some fellows said once you've developed unconditional self-acceptance or unconditional self-esteem, you want to get rid of it as fast as possible.