Real self esteem is to be able to say I've sinned, and not be shaken by it.
Self esteem comes from our inherent value. We are created by the Almightly and have a portion of Him in us.
Please listen to the clip from R' Reisman on the beginning of Yirmiyahu:
www.guardureyes.com/GUE/Music/mus/ShiurYesodos.mp3 The real problem is when we do not work on our shortcomings...
That old man YH is one smart cookie... until we see what a fool he really is.