The design and make up of a persons mind (internal representation)) may from the outside seem quite complicated but it is actually reality quite simple in its make-up and can be likened to that of a mathematical equation.
A + B = C As we discussed before the mind forms its representation of the world outside not from actual reality but what it internally represents as reality.
From these internal perceptions we form 2 main representation which are self esteem and self confidence.
Self esteem This area is how a person views themselves as an individual and is level 4 of Maslow (see above) and is probably one of the most misperceived levels of Maslow.
High self esteem would create an ability to follow ones own heart and internal drive, without the need to be around other for fear of loss.
At this stage a person realizes although they are an individual they are part of a whole and therefore not separate and although people may reject them, they would not feel rejected as they see beyond the fear of the rejecter trying to establish a sense of control over them.
This goes beyond a feeling of acceptance and security in the social world.
Self confidence Whereas self esteem is to do with how we see ourselves in relation to others, confidence is the ability to realize that we can perform a task to a competent ability, that task may be DIY, fixing a car, public speaking, making love or how to debate effectively.
Every time a person "does" something or takes action to make something happen they will have to go through a series of steps in order perform it correctly.
Overly confident? Some people are said to be overly confident such as to believe they are a great singer when they are not in tune, although this may seem like confidence it is not as it is aligning with what they perceive to be the reality (or what they would like to be) rather than aligning with actual reality.
This refusal to align with actual reality is a form of denial and is actually born from low self esteem (fear of rejection)