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Tag: Self-Esteem
The Need for Self-Compassion (Revised)
Self-Esteem vs Self-Compassion The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s. It encompassed a great need to get children … More
Self-Esteem and Sex Addiction: How Men Use Pornography and Womanizing to Feel Good about Themselves
I frequently write blog posts about the effects of our beliefs on our thoughts, feelings, and actions, exploring the links … More
The Toxicity of Both Positive and Negative Thinking
A prominent theme in pop psychology is the notion of positive thinking and its purported health benefits. We’re told that … More
A Thought Experiment to Deal With Jealousy
In a highly competitive environment, we tend to struggle with self-esteem. We compare ourselves to one another, fostering resentment and … More
How Overprotecting Your Child Impedes Their Growth: The Downside of Being a Helicopter Parent
Being someone who’s grown-up with an overprotective parent, I know how difficult it is to feel confident, and competent, in … More
Self-Worth Increases Relationship Standards
It seems as though each cultural blog and website you go on deals with issues in relationships, in particular difficulties … More
Poverty and Mental Illness: How an Impoverished Childhood Almost Took Away My Life (w/ Updated Linked Articles)
Economic Justice For All “I believe that, as long as there is plenty, poverty is evil. Government belongs wherever evil … More
Thinking in Black and White: Sometimes, You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it, Too
We often find ourselves thinking in all or nothing terms, meaning that, at times, we erroneously believe that things have … More
Contributing Writer for Third Factor Magazine!
Hi Guys, First, I want to thank you all so much for keeping up with my blog, and commenting on … More
