It’s hard to like ourselves at the end of January. Almost a month into the new year, how many of us can say that we’ve held to our New Year’s resolution? Begun losing that ten pounds? Stuck to that no-snacking policy? Watched less reality television in order to make time for that renewed gym membership? Go ahead. Take a moment to frown at the muffin top spilling over your jeans. Now, reconsider the purpose of the yearly self-assessment—whether we call it reclaiming good health, breaking bad habits, or improving desirability, aren’t we really talking about improving self esteem?
