A simple formula for mental hygiene

Authors

  • Donald N. Lombardi

Keywords:

competition, avoidance, conformity, rebellion, self-esteem, indipendence

Abstract

The text discusses the importance for each individual to focus their efforts on achieving goals, including those that are useful to the community, but not to pay too much attention to the opinions of others. It describes the risks of being overly influenced by competition with other people: giving in to conformist, avoidant, or rebellious behavior, which can damage self-esteem and the realization of one's potential

Published

2026-01-17