Dr. Judith Gerhart, CFP
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst 
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July 11, 2008
The easiest way to build self-esteem
The other morning I attended a women’s networking meeting…..
The group’s focus was female entrepreneurship, and the room was filled with an eclectic mix of married, divorced, widowed and single women. Many were trying to start a business while at the same time as trying to pull their lives together. I noticed a lot of talk about self-esteem and confidence. We all took 30 seconds to stand up and sell our ideas and ourselves.
Many of the women talked about their lack self-confidence and how it made them afraid to stand up and speak for the 30 seconds. Yet I marvelled at how well all these women did, keeping in mind that for many, it had been a long time since they stood in front of their peers to present themselves as brands, and not just as moms or wives.
It reminded me of how little we support and teach young women about self-esteem, which has two distinct components:
The first component is self-confidence.
The second part of self-esteem, which I consider more critical, is the ability to take action.
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