The media is selling the idea that girls’ and women’s value lies in their youth, beauty, and sexuality and not in their capacity as leaders.

Everyone is in favor of high self-esteem — but cultivating it can be surprisingly tough. Psychologist Guy Winch explains why — and describes smart ways we can help build ourselves up.

We hear kids say negative things about themselves all the time: "I'm so stupid!" "Nobody likes me." And, of course, "I'm fat." Or "I'm ugly." Sometimes these things are throwaway lines, or fishing for reassurance.