• Humility and Positive Self-esteem in Children

    by Janet Kontz, LPC CS Lewis said “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”  We are able to think of ourselves less when we are not so concerned with how others see us; when we know ourselves from within and realize we are unique; when we can truly say I know who I am. Humility should never be confused with low self-esteem.  If you have low self- esteem, you’re probably obsessed with yourself.  Humility is the character trait that allows us to recognize our weaknesses, and accept them.  It also allows us to recognize our strengths.  Humility isn’t just about acknowledging that which we are…