Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem

In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1310x1310+0+0/resize/1310x1310!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F77%2F89%2F4ac3d06c4a67b4a3a5225fddccfa%2Fcake-copy.jpg' alt='One way to boost self-esteem is to update a troubling memory about yourself, says psychologist Marisa Franco. As your current self, go back in time and give your younger self the reassurance you needed to hear back then. It can give your current self a sense of catharsis.'/><p>In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5971141' />