Self-Esteem and Merit August 31, 2012Mental Health, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychologycharacter, character development, ego, ego inflation, free will, merit, meritorious conduct, self-appraisal, self-esteem, self-respect, self-worthDr. Simon Properly balanced self-esteem and reinforcement for the conscientious exercise of one’s will are of paramount importance to the process of healthy character development.