Is there a link between stress and self-esteem?

Is there a link between stress and self-esteem?

Gladeana McMahon (Life Coach) gives expert video advice on: What are the signs of stress?; What is stress?; How does stress affect us? and more...

Now there's a debate around stress and self-esteem and it's an interesting one. The more stress you get, the less confident you get because you're not dealing with life so well. You suddenly feel as if your confidence is leaving you. On the other hand, if you already have no confidence and then life throws little problems at you, this also undermines you. There certainly is a link between self-esteem and stress.