The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Albert Ellis: 'Self-esteem is the highest sickness known to man or woman because it's conditional', what the famous American psychotherapist teaches about the hidden danger of self-esteem

Renowned psychologist Albert Ellis challenged the conventional pursuit of self-esteem, labelling it a 'sickness' because it's conditional. He argued that tying self-worth to external factors like success or approval leads to emotional distress. Instead, Ellis advocated for unconditional self-acceptance, a state independent of achievements or failures, as the true path to lasting emotional well-being and resilience.