Self Esteem Articles
Do people tell you that you are obsessed with being right, but you aren’t sure it’s true? Editor and lead writer Andrea Blundell investigates. Signs you need to be right Balk at being told you are righteous? And immediately have reasons to protest why you are not? But reasons that, well…. put you above others?...
Being self-critical is a serious problem. Research connects it to a greater risk of depression*, self-harm**, and eating disorders***. And yet many of us don’t realise just how much self-criticism is our norm, until we find ourselves in therapy, listening more closely to our thoughts. What are the signs that you are actually a self-critical...
Can you be selfish without being a terrible person? And why are we selfish anyway? It’s a question that has been heavily debated since the time of Aristotle. But how does it apply to our modern lives, and what does psychology have to say? Editor and lead writer Andrea Blundell explores. The definition of selfish The...
Worried that you aren’t a good person? That you might secretly be flawed beyond fixing? Or even, dare you say it…evil? Editor and lead writer Andrea Blundell explores the issue. The secret question many of us ask At some point we all find ourselves in a period of transition, facing big decisions that can leave...
by Andrea Blundell Stuck working with a critical colleague? Or being picked on by other students? How can you deal with mean people? How to deal with mean people *Note that if someone is physically hurting you in any way, it’s not just mean, it’s assault. Get help. Talk to a manager, school guidance counsellor,...
Deep down, believe you just aren’t as good as other people? Tried positive thinking and pushing yourself to try new things, but still have low self worth? The mistake we make when it comes to inner worth The biggest mistake we make about self worth is we think it is just a thought. That if...
Always apologising non stop? Feel sorry for everything that goes wrong? Is apologising too much sometimes normal? In the UK we say sorry to every person we pass as we manoeuvre our way around a busy shop. It’s a harmless show of politesse. And yes, we all sometimes apologise profusely for practical reasons. Saying sorry...
Does hyper empathy really exist? Can you really care too much about what someone is going through? What is hyper empathy? The prefix ‘hyper’ refers to something being ‘higher than average’. The term ‘hyper empathy’ is used by scientists, such as in the case of a woman who had part of her brain removed to...
Do you often feel like ten people rolled in one? Or worry the real you is hidden in some place you’ll never find? Who are you, really? How to Discover Yourself If you are looking for a quick solution to your identity crisis, it’s important to take some things into consideration. 1.If you are a...
by: Andrea Blundell Everyone around you is raving about how they have found their purpose and life is coming up roses. But the more you work at finding your purpose, the less clarity you have, the worse you feel. What is wrong with you? What is finding your purpose about? As humans we have long...
