The main misconception of perfectionism is that it only stems from emotional and/or physical abuse and/or neglect. Sometimes, you can … More
Tag: Personal Development
How to Develop Your Authentic Self With Glen Sharp — O4L Online Network
On episode 53, we welcome back writer Glen Sharp to discuss what it means to be authentic, the internal and … More
No Form of Success Can Ever Make You Feel Good Enough: How Our Thoughts Distort Our Accomplishments
When we seek out success, we sometimes search for purity. The worst thing that a high achiever can hear is, … More
Hero Worship As Self-Hatred: How Admiration Can Reveal Your Self-Esteem
“I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me. It would be a better world.” -Muhammed Ali … More
Philosopher Hiram Crespo Talks Epicurus, Living A Good Life — O4L Online Network
On episode 45, we welcome philosopher Hiram Crespo to discuss the philosophy of Epicurus. Epicurus taught that pleasure was good … More
Bursting the Bubble of Inadequacy: Shifting Our Distorted Beliefs to Love Ourselves
We fear our thoughts more so than reality. The cognitive model of psychotherapy posits that our ideas about ourselves, others, … More
Owen Flanagan On How to Live a Good Life According to Buddhism — O4L Online Network
On episode 41, we welcome philosopher Owen Flanagan to discuss using Buddhist philosophy to reduce suffering. Owen Flanagan, Ph.D. is … More
Yolanda Danae’ Talks Mental Health, The Sassy Rant, Tupac — O4L Online Network
On episode 37, we welcome Yolanda Danae of The Sassy Rant blog to discuss mental health in the black community, … More
Choosing Authenticity over Perfection: Examining the Consequences of Our Values
All of have bad coping mechanisms which stem from false beliefs of their utility. Recall the time when you believed … More
Goodbye, Neverland: Accepting Reality, Taking Responsibility, and Moving Forward
I was the most spoiled and entitled kid I knew, way more so than the average child. Not only did … More
