Psychology · 7 min read
Self-Concept
Self-concept is the organised set of beliefs you hold about yourself. It is updateable — and that is the work of transition.
What it is
Self-concept includes self-image (how you see yourself), self-esteem (how you value yourself) and the ideal self (who you want to be). Together they shape attention, motivation and behaviour.
When it gets stuck
After a major role change, the old self-concept can persist long after the role has ended. Updating it is uncomfortable, but it is the heart of identity reconstruction.
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