Self Esteem Articles
Tried positive thinking and affirmations? Read all the advice about self confidence? But deep down still are left feeling not good enough? Feeling inadequate is one thing to understand mentally. But to actually change it and stop beating yourself up requires some serious inner work. Why? Low self-worth often stems from very deep-rooted issues. This becomes clear looking at the...
‘Codependency’ was once a hot topic. What happened? Have the symptoms of codependency lessened? Or have we all just become better at hiding them? [Suffer from codependency symptoms and want help sooner rather than later? Book a Skype therapist now and be talking as soon as tomorrow.] Clarifying codependency The word ‘codependency’ has become more an...
Our mothers give us life. In the face of this, it can feel hard to admit if our mother was unable to provide us with the unconditional love, support and safety we needed. How can we heal the mother wound and stop wandering through life without the self-esteem that others seem to naturally have? [At...
The mother wound is not a clinical diagnosis. But is a useful short hand to describe a very real psychological issue – being under mothered. Those with a mother wound are left to navigate adulthood without the base of confidence and security that enough mothering instills. [Do you feel your mother issues are so big...
You take care of your physical health – but what about your emotional and mental health? Are you taking the right steps to wellbeing? [Can’t find your way to wellbeing lately? And need support? Our new booking site helps you find a Skype or phone counsellor quickly and easily, no matter your budget or where you...
How can you get help with teen mental health? And what pitfalls do you need to look out for? Being a teenager is hard enough. If you also suffer from anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, or other mental health issues, it can feel overwhelming. But there IS help. How to Find Support With Teen Mental Health...
It’s a hard thing for a parent to notice that their teen has low self-esteem. What can you do to help? [For a general overview on what low self-esteem is and its symptoms, see our Guide to Self-Esteem.] How to Help Your Teen With Low Self-Esteem Problems 1. Halt the Advice. You love your teen. You want...
Do you find yourself saying ‘it’s all my fault’ whenever something goes wrong? Do you live with an endless sense of guilt and shame? And blame yourself for every relationship conflict? The problem with deciding “it’s all my fault” Taking responsibility when we have chosen an action that upsets others can be a sign of...
In our previous article we discussed what judging others is all about. Why we do it, the benefits and pitfalls of judging people, and how we end up the sort of person who is always judgmental in the first place. The next question becomes, how to stop judging others all the time? How to Stop Judging Others ...
You can tell yourself it’s only something you do with close friends. It’s just a bit of humour, or ‘you don’t really mean it’. But deep down, most of us know that judging people isn’t a good idea. It’s as if something inside of us feels not quite right with each snide remark that leaves...
