Tai Chi practice has a positive effect on self confidence or self-esteem among adults. A review of eleven studies concluded Tai Chi exercise classes improve self-esteem among older adults and patients having chronic illnesses (that have detrimental effects on their psychological well-being).
Self-esteem is a psychological outcome that is positively related to mental and psychological health. Tai Chi emphasises tranquility of the mind and promoting relaxation and reducing stress. Tai Chi fosters inner harmony, which can help balance negative psychological effects. Given its ability to improve physical health and physical self-worth, Tai Chi can be regarded as an ideal strategy for enhancing self-esteem.
In addition, Tai Chi has demonstrated benefits for psychological well-being, primarily through the alleviation of anxiety and depression, which in turn would lead to an improvement of quality of life. Notably, Tai Chi has been previously cited as a non-pharmacological approach for the treatment of mental disorders, further demonstrating its positive effect on psychological and mental health. This latest research demonstrates that Wulong Tai Chi practice can have a significantly positive effect on self-esteem, an outcome that is related to psychological well-being. Self-esteem has been found to be associated with perceived mental well-being, and low self-esteem was demonstrated to be a risk factor of anxiety and depression.
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