High self-esteem is having the overall best opinion of yourself, you're confident in your abilities and skills. As a result of high self-esteem you typically feel great about yourself and see yourself as deserving the respect of others. You put great value on your opinions and ideas, very little disturbed peace and you're always on an emotional high.

People with higher self-esteem often report having happier and more satisfying lives. They’re more confident about their abilities to cope with problems and take on new challenges, and also more likely to approach new people to make friends. In some studies, high self-esteem often acts as a protective factor for many people, helping them deal more effectively with common stressors in life.