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How Does Pageant Culture Affect Participants’ Self-Esteem? February 23, 2017 . 7 Comments
I was recently asked for my thoughts on pageant culture and its relationship to self-esteem. First, let me say I don’t have a lot of experience with pageant culture. Much of my knowledge ... Read More
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What Does It Mean to Feel Beautiful? January 31, 2017 . 7 Comments
Unfortunately, all too often, I speak to people who struggle with their self-image. For the purpose of being entirely transparent, I sometimes do, too. Here are things that sometimes surface ... Read More
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Are You Buying a Gym Membership for the Wrong Reasons? January 6, 2017 . 8 Comments
The alarm goes off at 5 a.m. Your gym bag is beside the front door, ready for action. Athletic shoes, check. Workout clothes, check. Combination lock, towel, water bottle: check, check, ... Read More
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3 Strategies to Get You Through Your Next Social Event December 27, 2016 . 10 Comments
So, you’ve got a party to go to and you’re already thinking up ways to back out. What’s it going to be? Do you fake a sudden illness or pretend you got the date wrong and now ... Read More
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Mental Health Effects of Viewing Selfies, and Other News October 28, 2016 . 6 Comments
Frequently viewing selfies of yourself or others is associated with lowered life satisfaction and self-esteem, according to a new investigation. Researchers also observed a connection between ... Read More
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Examining the Role of FOMO in Social Media and Self-Esteem October 27, 2016 . 6 Comments
New research has strengthened the belief that the fear of missing out (FOMO) is a legitimate phenomenon with threatening implications for psychological well-being. The rapid pace of modern ... Read More
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4 Ways You Relinquish Power and 4 Ways to Get It Back October 3, 2016 . 8 Comments
You are surrounded by millions of people with an incredible amount of power, and they don’t even know it. The power they have comes with no effort, and often grows stronger over time. ... Read More
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By Judging Others, Are You Really Judging Yourself? September 27, 2016 . 10 Comments
“If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgment of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgment now.” —Marcus Aurelius I wonder ... Read More
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Effect of Low Self-Esteem on Student Drinking, and Other News September 9, 2016 . 4 Comments
To coincide with the start of the school year, a new study published in the journal Self and Identity explores the motivations behind drinking alcohol in college. Researchers found students ... Read More
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The Price of Perfection: How Perfectionism Holds You Back August 16, 2016 . 8 Comments
As someone who works a lot with self-esteem, I’m always curious to know where people are with their feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance. Some enter my office reassuring me that ... Read More
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Study: Tinder Use Linked to Negative Psychological Effects August 15, 2016 . 2 Comments
Tinder users may feel less satisfied with their bodies and appearance, and male Tinder users tend to have lower self-esteem than non-Tinder users, according to a study presented at the ... Read More
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Blogging: Therapy for the Millennial Generation May 30, 2016 . 3 Comments
When I was 18, I left the “big city” in the Northeast to move nearly 800 miles away to attend a small private university in the South. While it was challenging to leave my family and ... Read More