Minor burns. For minor burns: 1  Cool the burn to help soothe the pain. 2  Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pain eases. 3  Or apply a clean towel dampened with cool tap water. 4  Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area.
The Importance of Self Esteem. Self esteem is crucial and is a cornerstone of a positive attitude towards living. It is very important because it affects how you think, act and even how you relate to other people. It allows you to live life to your potential.
For example, people with high self-esteem focus on growth and improvement, whereas people with low self-esteem focus on not making mistakes in life. Low self-esteem has been shown to be correlated with a number of negative outcomes, such as depression (Silverstone, & Salsali, 2003). Rosenberg, & Owen (2001) offer the following description of low self-esteem people based on empirical research.