Most of us that know having a healthy sense self-esteem is important; and yet, it can be hard to foster. What helps?
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Toxic friendships are sometimes difficult to spot, but they can make a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Here are three common traits to look for.
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If you’ve ever struggled with feeling insecure or awkward, then you've likely worried about other peoples' judgments. When we fear judgment, we make assumptions about another person's thoughts, and this can make us hold back socially. So what helps?
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Sitting with someone else's hurt feelings or anger towards you is tough. Especially when it's warranted. It can cue feelings of intense guilt or shame. It can help to separate the other person’s feelings from their behaviour. Here are two questions to get you started.
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Most of us want the freedom to be ourselves, but the judgments of strangers (including their perceived judgments) are hard to withstand. The key is to learn how to separate their judgments from your sense of self. Here’s a few ideas to get you started.
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When a relationship is valuable, it’s always worth having the difficult conversation. Avoidance doesn’t help, it just leaves you with hurt feelings and a lifetime of unknowns. How do you know when to confront a friend if the relationship no longer works for you?
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