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This blog explores, and helps others navigate through, issues which are pertinent to all human beings, from death to self-esteem. Ideas are medicine!

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Tag: Self-Esteem

Blurred Lines: How Mental Illness and Mental Health are Closer Than You Believe and Why It Matters

I’ve had several discussions with people that I thought would be good to disclose here, as they’re pertinent to earlier … More

Anxiety, Depression, DSM, Language, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Stigma, Wellness

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

Anxiety, Depression, Existentialism, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Self-Esteem

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

Anxiety, Depression, Existentialism, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Social Media

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

Anxiety, Depression, Existentialism, Jealousy, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Relationships, Rollo May, Self-Esteem

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

Growth, Heroes, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Esteem, Superheroes, Supernormal, Trauma

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

Growth, Imposter Syndrome, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Philosophy, REBT, Self-Esteem, Self-Help

Shame and Guilt: Necessities for Character; Catalysts for Change

Character is founded on honesty, humility, agreeableness, helpfulness, assertiveness, courage, resilience, and regret.

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Guilt, Identity, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Mental Health, Morality, Personal Development, Self-Esteem, Shame

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

CBT, Childhood, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Personal Development, Self-Esteem, Trauma

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

Cool Runnings, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Self-Esteem, Success

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

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, self-actualization, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Social Anxiety

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