Self Esteem and Confidence Archives - Long Island Psychology

Why Compare Yourself?

by Marc Shulman | May 30, 2025 | Long Island Therapy, Anxiety, Relationship, Self Esteem and Confidence

The Hidden Impact of Comparing Yourself to Others In a world saturated with curated images and highlight reels, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. Whether it’s scrolling through social media, observing colleagues, or even...

Are You Aware of Your Flaws?

by Marc Shulman | Dec 21, 2023 | Self Esteem and Confidence

Some people struggle with low self-esteem. They often focus on their mistakes, and see themselves as flawed individuals. Those that struggle with these issues often see therapists to help them learn a healthier way of viewing themselves. But some people also struggle...

How to Address Our Limited Supply of Energy

by Atara Wertentheil | Oct 31, 2023 | Self Esteem and Confidence

Life can feel draining at times. It can feel as though it is so busy, there is never any time for you to achieve your goals or pursue the things you want to pursue. It is true that there is a limited amount of time and energy that we have in the day, and most of us...

Finding Self-Esteem From Within

by Marc Shulman | Mar 26, 2023 | Self Esteem and Confidence

Human beings are naturally social. We thrive on and require social relationships, and we often use our interactions with others as a way to better understand ourselves. It’s why we respond so well to positive feedback from a boss, teacher, or relationship partner. We...

Overcoming a Case of Life’s Yips

by Atara Wertentheil | Nov 29, 2022 | Self Esteem and Confidence

The yips is a condition commonly cited by athletes where they cannot seem to perform at their usual level. In sports, it is as much a mental problem as a physical one as the brain seems to interfere with technique, confidence, and outcomes. Sports are not the only...

Eyes on the Prize: Leveraging Your Motivation to Successfully Make Change

by Atara Wertentheil | Jun 15, 2022 | Self Esteem and Confidence

Change is hard. Behavioral change is even harder. Your behaviors are habitual responses, many of which have been in development for as long as you have been alive. Changing that habitual response can be an extreme challenge even when you consciously want to make...