by Marc Shulman | Aug 18, 2017 | Self Esteem and Confidence
An amazing life is about more than avoiding negative emotions. It’s about achieving happiness. While traditionally the goal of therapy is to help people overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and other disorders, the average individual is looking for more than relief –...
by Marc Shulman | Jul 18, 2017 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Narcissism has been in the news a lot lately. Several famous individuals – including Kayne West, Donald Trump, and Mariah Carey – have been frequently referred to as narcissists, due to many different behaviors, including: Demanding Grandiosity Reaction to Threats...
by Marc Shulman | Jul 10, 2017 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Any psychologist – on Long Island or elsewhere – will tell you that narcissism is one of the most fascinating, but sometimes the most problematic behavioral issue out there. In psychology, narcissism is often reviewed with intense interest, and a popular reason for...
by Marc Shulman | Jun 22, 2017 | Self Esteem and Confidence
There are two competing thought processes that drive decisions: logic and emotions. Although the two can occasionally be intertwined, deciphering whether your choices are made by logic or emotions can be an important part of ensuing that you’re making the best...
by Marc Shulman | Jun 18, 2017 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Everyone perceives themselves in their own unique way. This self-perception, whether it’s about your intelligence, temperament, character, morality, humor, or some other aspect of your personality, has an effect on your happiness and self-esteem. It’s good to have an...
by Marc Shulman | Jun 13, 2017 | Self Esteem and Confidence
We all have a tendency in life to compare ourselves to others. We do this for a variety of reasons: To figure out our worth and value. To put our life into some type of perspective. To see what we want to achieve or shoot for. This behavior is also becoming worse with...