Some people simply seem to let criticism bounce off them. Others are unsettled by the slightest remark. In "gesund lesen", bestselling author Stefanie Stahl talks about how self-esteem can be strengthened. In her experience, people who often doubt themselves suffer from a distorted self-image. And this usually has little to do with the facts. She advises people to become aware of their own feelings and take responsibility for themselves. 00:00 Intro 01:32 Is good self-esteem a predisposition? 04:08 Can good self-esteem be learned? 05:23 It's the others' fault 07:21 The first steps to better self-esteem 10:37 Paying attention to your own feelings 12:39 How do I learn to say "no"? 15:23 Increasing self-esteem 16:57 It's good not to be perfect