Already a Future Women? Sign in Self Five Women Of Different Ages On Their Self-Esteem Women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s talk about how their self-esteem has changed as they get older. By Kate Leaver Published 31 January, 2026 Self Five Women Of Different Ages On Their Self-Esteem Women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s talk about how their self-esteem has changed as they get older. By Kate Leaver Published 31 January, 2026 Previous article The Limits Of Loyalty: Why Women Are More Loyal To Their Bosses Than Men Next article How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion (And Your Leather Jacket) Does our self-esteem change as we get older? Do we care less about what people think of us, as each birthday goes by? To find out, we spoke to a woman in her twenties, thirties, forties, fifties and sixties. Here, they give us a little glimpse into their sense of self and their confidence levels. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Better you Best Of Future Women Wellbeing Is work-life balance just the new long lunch? By Melanie Dimmitt Wellbeing Imposter syndrome is a big, fat fake By Melanie Dimmitt Wellbeing Behind the mask: How to master anxiety in the workplace By Georgie Collinson Wellbeing How Krystal Barter is changing healthcare By Melanie Dimmitt Wellbeing Domestic violence systems are failing children and young people: a message this National Child Protection Week By Conor Pall Wellbeing It took an ADHD diagnosis and a breakdown to change my relationship with work By Sally Spicer Gender diversity Soft Power By Briana Blackett Gender diversity Cyber expert laments “lost generation” in online misogyny panel By Sally Spicer Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
