By Jon Mercer http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jon_Mercer

Improving self esteem is something that will benefit every area of your life.  Research shows that approximately 70% of the population suffers with low self-esteem, and in some ways, it is the great epidemic of our time.  Lack of confidence and self-esteem causes us to make poor decisions, and to set our goals and expectations far too low.  As a result, many people become underachievers and end up settling for less than they deserve out of life. [Read more...]