Seeing struggle as growth linked to higher self-esteem and life satisfaction

Seeing struggle as growth linked to higher self-esteem and life satisfaction

Believing that daily hardships build character might help to boost well-being and motivation, according to a new study published in Self & Identity. What happens when people believe that life’s struggles are not only unavoidable but also transformative? The answer lies in a mindset called “difficulty-as-improvement”—the belief that hardships build character, purify one’s spirit, or lead to personal growth. Existing frameworks like identity-based…