I’ve had several discussions with people that I thought would be good to disclose here, as they’re pertinent to earlier … More
Tag: Self-Esteem
Conquering Fears of Failure and Rejection Through Authenticity
About a year ago, I wrote an article on trauma that focused on defining oneself by resilience. In it, I … More
Social Media and Mental Health: Why Nothing is As It Appears to Be
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Theodore Roosevelt We find ourselves isolated in a highly connected world. This oxymoron expresses … More
A Slave to My Self-Destruction: The Role Self-Esteem Plays in Our Toxic Behaviors
“Many people suffer from the fear of finding oneself alone, and so they don’t find themselves at all.” -Rollo May … More
Seeking the Superheroes Within: How We Vanquish Our Traumatic Pasts
“Like superheroes, supernormals dodge bullets and leap over tall buildings in their way when so many other people around them—even … More
Forever an Imposter and Okay With It
Facing the Imposter Within Even if you don’t know what imposter syndrome is, there’s a good chance you have it. … More
Shame and Guilt: Necessities for Character; Catalysts for Change
Character is founded on honesty, humility, agreeableness, helpfulness, assertiveness, courage, resilience, and regret.
Always About Me: Why It Doesn’t Make Sense to Take Anything Personally (Updated)
The other day, I helped a client begin to work through the prolonged pain he had experienced from bullying. In … More
Can I Ever Overcome Feeling I’m Not Good Enough?
Since no achievement is without its downside and each one can be criticized (luck and other people are always contributors) … More
Self-Acceptance and Self-Improvement: Figuring Out What to Throw Away and What to Keep
Most of us struggle, to one degree or another, with accepting ourselves. So, we do one of three things: We … More