Self-confidence is the confidence in one's own abilities. Synonymous are often used the words self-confidence, self-esteem or self-assurance. People who have a high level of self-confidence are often more satisfied with their own performance. Self-confidence also leads to being able to enter into discussions and conflicts with more calm.

Yet many young adults are plagued by the feeling that they are not good enough. This often brings up thoughts like, "Everyone else is more successful than I am." or "I feel like there's nothing I'm really good at." These thoughts often occur not only in relation to private life, but also in a professional context. In this context, people focus very strongly on their weaknesses and find it difficult, for example, to accept compliments. In relation to professional life, psychologists also speak of imposter syndrome. 

Common thoughts in low self-esteem:

• "It was just luck that I achieved this!"

• "Someone else could do my tasks much better anyway!"

• "I don't understand at all why others like me!"

• "I can't do that anyway."

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