Why Aren’t You Speaking Your Mind at Home?
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Do You Feel Confident at Work…But Steamrolled at Home?
This is a situation I see all the time …
How to Stop Letting Social Media Make You Feel Crappy
A friend recently gave me his take on t…
Boundaries vs. Walls—a Little Story About Henry Winkler
I was in the car this morning and there was an interview with Henry Winkler. If you don’t know him by name, he was Fonzie on Happy Days. They asked him about why he’s so willing to talk about being…
When Did You Stop Feeling Special?
We have friends who recently had a baby. I kept saying “Oh, there’s this great baby book on self esteem that I want to get for them.” God bless my husband. What he thought (sarcastically), and did not say, was…
The 3 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Feel Better About Yourself
If you find yourself in “Less Than” mode, here are 3 things you can do to feel better RIGHT NOW. Deep cleansing breaths into your healthy center Use healthy affirmations! STOP comparing yourself to others and bring your focus back…
How can I Hurt Someone Else When I’m in Less Than?
Does it seem strange that you could hurt someone else when you’re in low self esteem? One of my therapy couples—the husband, Brandon—had been out of work for awhile and was feeling pretty down on himself for not enjoying that…
Connection vs. Worth
Yet again, I was reading an article that interested me. Funny, it actually wasn’t even just the article that I wanted to write about; it was one of the comments. The article had this quote: “Seeking affirmation or fulfillment in…
Is it Selfish to be Healthy?
Step out of the Contempt Cycle—for YOU! When you are angry, judgmental, or gossipy, you are in The Contempt Cycle—where you are feeling Better Than or Less Than others. And it’s not a healthy, balanced place to be! What if…
Call It What You Want—He’s Right
I was talking to someone a few weeks ago. No, I was talking to my children in front of someone. He made the comment that it shouldn’t matter what other people think of you, happiness comes from the inside. I…
Imposter Syndrome…a Rectangle?
They are so similar and often confused. Kind of like how all rectangles are squares, but not all squares are rectangles—fun fact! Imposter Syndrome is always Low Self-Esteem Low Self-Esteem is not always Imposter Syndrome. Here’s the Difference While they…
Simone Biles
Remember when Simone Biles withdrew from the team competition in the Olympics? If you don’t remember, or weren’t paying attention: Simone Biles is recognized as the greatest gymnast of all time. And at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she withdrew…
A Story About Twins and “Worth”
Here is a great story that illustrates how we view self esteem and how our perspective changes as someone ages. Picture twins: a boy and a girl, 7 years old. •She is a violin prodigy and is likely heading to…
There’s an A$$ in “Sarcasm”
My husband is *SO* sarcastic. Do you have someone in your life who is the same, or “ruffles” you regularly? Do you ask them to stop and they don’t? What do you do? How do you cope? In this video,…