Self-Esteem
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4 Signs You’re A People-Pleaser (And 4 Ways to Stop) ...
It is human nature to want to please others and to want to be liked and accepted by them. There’s nothing wrong with trying to please or impress people. As long as the intention is right, and it doesn’t affect or drain our mental and physical energy.
The 2 core components of self-esteem, according to Nathaniel Branden
Regardless of what we do or do not admit, we cannot be indifferent to our self-evaluation. This self-evaluation is best measured, said the psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden, by what we call “self-esteem”.
How to cope with negative emotions?
There are seven basic emotions: joy,anger, sadness, fear, surprise, contempt, and disgust. If five of these emotions are troubling, and yet helpful enough to make the cut of natural selection, doesn’t that mean that even the dark and difficult feelings have a purpose?
What this ex-convict can teach you about the power of self-worth…
On New Year's Day 2015, Craig Stanland sat in the library of a federal prison and pictured how he’d end his life: by putting a bullet in his own head. The vision seemed so clear that he could practically taste the cold steel of the pistol…
Self-esteem: do you have enough?
We are rational beings in full control of our destiny. If we accept this truth and take responsibility for it, we will naturally see ourselves in a good light.
From Likes to Low Self-Esteem: The Cost of Social Media on Your Mind.
In the age of constant connectivity, social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, beneath the glittering facade of likes, shares, and comments lies a darker reality that significantly impacts mental health, self-image, and overall well-being.
8 Ways to Overcome Loneliness in the Holidays
During the pandemic, many of us were forced to reckon with what some deal with throughout the year. Loneliness. With gatherings and good tidings plastered all over social media, the absence of connection can be felt acutely. Let's try and vanquish those holiday blues!
Why did Nietzsche Create The Superman?
Introduction. The figure of the Übermensch - roughly translated as the Superman - is central to Nietzsche's thought. Why did Nietzsche create this swashbuckling Superman who invents new values, delights in danger, and openly mocks what is sacred to his time? An answer👇 @
An intelligent person's guide to hitting goals in 2022
Introduction. Achieving goals can be tricky. There are always difficulties we can't predict beforehand, and our own self can throw up surprises too. Here are some lessons I've learnt from my mistakes in 2021 that I'll carry with me next year. Might help you too 👇
The confidence gap: is nature or nurture responsible?
Confidence is partly due to social conditioning. From an early age, boys are encouraged to be bold and experiment, which fosters a growth mindset. Girls are taught to prioritize appearances, put others first, and be more self-reflective.
How Loneliness Changes The Way Our Brains Processes The World.
If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. The world seems different when we’re feeling lonely. Recent research has begun to provide some answers. Loneliness can affect your perception & cognition.
3 Underrated Books That Will Teach You to Love Yourself
Self-love is a nuanced mistress. If you treat her well, she’ll light up your life. But it’s not always easy. Here are the 3 underrated books that will help you be at least a little kinder to yourself 📗🧵👇
The Science behind Gratitude
Psychologists have defined gratitude as a positive emotional response that we perceive on giving or receiving a benefit from someone
The hidden costs of perfectionism…
Perfectionism is not, as many think, about always trying to make things perfect. It’s more like a state of mind where nothing ever seems good enough. The consequences of getting trapped in this can be brutal…
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