by Atara Wertentheil | Jul 24, 2021 | Self Esteem and Confidence
One of the things that we talk about to each and every one of our couples counseling and therapy clients is that they are their own unique individual. They have their strengths, their weaknesses, their passions, and their preferences. Over the course of everyone’s...
by Marc Shulman | Jul 29, 2020 | Resilience, Self Esteem and Confidence
Most people at some point in their lives have been told to “dream big and work hard.” While this is definitely a motivating factor when we’re young, we know as adults that this is really just the first step in a much larger process. Achieving our dreams and reaching...
by Marc Shulman | Feb 27, 2020 | Self Esteem and Confidence
There is an old saying that goes “Man Plans and God Laughs.” The idea behind this saying is that, no matter how much you plan something, the reality is that it’s never going to go exactly as expected. Frequently, there will be issues that go wrong,...
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...