by Marc Shulman | Jun 22, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Setting and accomplishing personal goals is a great way to build your self-confidence and work towards a life you’re happier with. However, that process can be longer and more difficult than some people expect. Without a proper plan it’s easy for those goals to go...
by Marc Shulman | Jun 12, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
People often use the words “always” or “never” to emphasize what the statement they’re making. In everyday speech, as when someone says that “he always says that” or “this type of dress never fits me,” these words are usually understood to not be completely literal....
by Marc Shulman | May 16, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Rebellious behavior is often negatively associated with teenagers. It’s seen as something that’s annoying at best and dangerous at worst, a tendency to break rules “just because” that’s hopefully overcome once a person becomes an adult. But that’s not a completely...
by Atara Wertentheil | Apr 26, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Being a perfectionistic is sometimes thought of as a good thing. After all, shouldn’t you focus on doing something correctly instead of being careless or doing it the wrong way? Having a high standard for yourself can indeed inspire you to accomplish great things....
by Marc Shulman | Apr 22, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Making decisions can be hard, even if they’re small ones, like where to eat lunch or whether you should wear a blue or red shirt to work. When those decisions result in bigger life changes or other lasting consequences, like where to go for college or whether to...
by Atara Wertentheil | Feb 27, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
We work too much. Study after study shows that those in the USA are working more hours and more days, rarely taking the breaks they need to “recharge” and maintain a healthy quality of life. And self-care is critically important. We often forget that our strength to...