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Tag: Self-Help
Genuine Humility: Why Accepting Our Flaws Also Requires a Cultural Shift
In common language, humility is defined as being the state of having a low assessment of one’s value. Considered to … More
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
The Power We Give Away: The Importance of Defining Yourself
The World of Dating I was going through a break-up when I was in therapy with Eileen. I told her … More
Mental Illness and False Beliefs: How Our Misperceptions of Ourselves and the World Around Us Sustain our Fear and Sadness
I often cover topics related to self-esteem, about how thinking differently, and more realistically, about oneself engenders a sense of … More
Overcoming the Fear of Being Disliked: The Necessity of Rebirth
Why Am I So Afraid of Being Disliked? From the time we’re young, we’re expected to conform. We’re born into … 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
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
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
Our Missing Role Models
“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet … More